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Replacing Roof Tiles and Shingles!!

    1 Replacing a Wood Tile!!

 

Key Points!

-Ladder is secured, recommend using a ladder stabilizer, also keeps ladder off gutter.

-Slide flat bar under tile above and to right of tile you want to replace and another to left.

-Pry up on surrounding tiles so they are not resting on tile you want to replace.

-If tiles are nailed pull nail and remove tile.

-Slip in new tile making sure it is pulled tightly on batten.

-If you must get on roof, be sure to walk where tiles overlap.

-This style of particle board man made wooden shingles break very easily.

 

   2 Replacing an Asphalt Shingle

 

Key Points!

-Tools: 2 pry bars and a hammer.

-Pry up shingles to get to the nails, best to do this when its cool out.

-Pull out all nails that are nailed into the shingle.

-Slide in a new shingle and nail it.

-We recommend resealing the shingles w/asphalt shingle caulk (windy).

 

 

 

 

Determine Roof Pitch

How to determine your roof pitch.

 

 

Install Roof Flashings

How to install roof vents & Flashings.

 

Dry rot Locate & Repair

How to locate and repair dry rot on roof.

 

 

Roof Tiles

How to replace a roof tile.

 

Skylights

How to add a skylight.

 

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