Removing Asphalt Shingle Siding

In some cases you can.

Removing asphalt shingle siding.

But because one thing often leads to another i e merely removing a nail leads to the temptation to smash a shingle to remove it all because the nail won t come out we are issuing the full set of safety warnings. The hard brittle shingle siding and roofing that was used on many homes before 1980 often contained asbestos and should be tested before being disturbed or removed. How to remove old asphalt shingles before putting on a new roof. Merely removing a nail and taking down a siding shingle will not place you in grave danger or any kind of danger.

It is not uncommon for roof shingles to turn black over time. Removing asphalt shingles is a big job and you might be temped simply to lay the new roof over the old one. If asbestos is found to be present the following safety precautions should be taken if the siding or roofing is disturbed or removed.