Replacing Damaged Siding Shingles

To repair broken shingles first gather several tools galvanized or stainless steel shingle nails a hammer a small block of wood a drill and a shingle ripper a long flat piece of metal with hooks forged into the flattened end which is used to remove the broken shingle you ll also need high quality wooden shingles that match the texture and length of your originals.

Replacing damaged siding shingles.

If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones. We had a wind storm recently blow off one shingle and damage 3 shingles on our garage. You can order the repair kit product code 57994 from your distributor. Get up close to the shingles and look at the siding.

If a damaged shake doesn t come out easily split it into several pieces with a hammer and chisel. You ll use basic tools to wiggle the rotted shingle out reassemble the pieces and use the old shingle as a guide for the new one. When parts of a cedar shingle siding come away during a heavy rain storm you may find that some of the shingles remain in parts on the exterior. The process is fairly simple.

2006 publications international ltd. Replacing a damaged cedar impressions panel with the repair kit cam clips and snap rivets are included in the kit. 6 staple rosin paper over sheathing. You will also need a hammer utility knife chisel and wonder.

How to replace a damaged shingle. If any part seems damaged then use the crow bar to pry off the pieces which have been damaged. Step 1 remove the old shingles. The easiest way to repair a damaged cedar impressions panel is to use a shingle repair kit.

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5 replace damaged shingles in original starter course with new shingles.