Shingle roofs are popular for many reasons, and one of the reasons is that, in many cases, homeowners can make simple repairs themselves. As the attached video forewarns us, however, there are a few mistakes to watch out for and to avoid when repairing your roof and replacing shingles. If you are thinking about tackling the roof repairs for your shingle roof, here are a few things you will want to know before embarking on your project that can save you time, money, and even more headaches down the road.
The first step of any DIY roof repair project is the assessment. In other words, are you sure this is a job you can handle? Next, it is time to address and replace those bad or broken shingles.
The most important thing to remember here is to avoid causing damage to any surrounding shingles, which will inevitably lead to other problems. Next, avoid the temptation to cut or tear away the bad or broken part of the shingle, and always replace the entire shingle slab. Last, but definitely not least, don’t forget to seal any nail holes from the shingles you removed. Yes, any roofing job requires work, but doing it right and knowing what mistakes to avoid should keep you off the roof and dry for years to come.
