If a few asphalt shingles were loosened from a rooftop during a storm that produced high winds, the following steps would describe how to replace damaged materials or secure existing ones if they are salvageable. After completing repair steps, a roof will have a uniform appearance, and structure will be protected from moisture.
Materials
- extension ladder
- safety gear
- nail pulling tool
- putty knife
- soapy water
- scrub brush
- asphalt shingles
- roofing cement
- paintbrush
- roofing nails
- power nail gun
Removing Damaged Materials And Cleaning A Roof’s Surface
An extension ladder needs to be placed next to the side of a roof that has encountered damaged. A pair of safety goggles, gloves, and a harness should be worn to protect an individual while they are making repairs. A nail pulling tool can be used to loosen roofing nails that were previously holding damaged shingles in place. If shingles are bent or torn, they need to be removed from a rooftop. A putty knife can be used to loosen hardened cement from a rooftop. If some putty is difficult to remove, it can be softened with water. A scrub brush can be moved rapidly over surfaces in order to remove adhesive.
Securing Shingles
A paintbrush can be used to apply a thin, even coat of roofing cement to the backside of each shingle that is being secured to a rooftop. Each shingle should be lined up evenly with surrounding shingles. Shingles should be pressed firmly against a roof’s surface. A power nail gun can be used to install roofing nails through the corners of shingles.
Asphalt shingles can be maintained by rinsing them off with a water hose on occasion. If tree limbs or leaves fall onto a rooftop after inclement weather, materials should be removed in a timely manner to prevent roofing materials from becoming stained or to protect shingles from becoming damaged. A Residential Roofing Service can be contacted by visiting us or a similar website. Quality roofing materials are supplied to provide commercial and residential structures with continuous protection. A free estimate for a roofing repair or installation is provided to each person who requests assistance from a Residential Roofing Service.
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