Howdy,

We had a big wind storm go through a couple of weeks ago and it looks
like a couple of shingles got blown off the roof. Looks like the black
plastic or tar paper or whatever they put under the shingles is still
intact.

Are there any places that sell just a few shingles at a time so I can
repair just that part while I contemplate getting the whole thing
done?

I''ve never installed shingles before either. Is it as easy as it
looks? Just lift up the shingle above it and push it up there as close
to even with the other shingles in it's row as I can and nail it in
place?

I know the shingles on that part of the house are getting old but I
would like to try to make it to summer of even fall before I call a
contractor.

David

hibb wrote in news:e90819a9-9848-4a03-bae1-
:

Howdy,

We had a big wind storm go through a couple of weeks ago and it looks
like a couple of shingles got blown off the roof. Looks like the black
plastic or tar paper or whatever they put under the shingles is still
intact.

Are there any places that sell just a few shingles at a time so I can
repair just that part while I contemplate getting the whole thing
done?

A basic bundle of shingles consists of 1/3 of a square. A square is
enough to cover 100 sq ft. You get maybe 23 shingles in a bundle and runs
about 20 bucks.


I''ve never installed shingles before either. Is it as easy as it
looks? Just lift up the shingle above it and push it up there as close
to even with the other shingles in it's row as I can and nail it in
place?

You need to lift the shingle above it to remove the nails from the one
you are replacing. Sealing tab must be broken to lift it. Putty knife
usually works. You need to remove all 3 tabs (assuming 3-tab shingles)
that make up the shingle. There is a minimum of 4 nails per shingle - one
on each end and one at each tab intersection.

You need to lift the shingle two rows above the one you are replacing and
remove SOME nails - the ones that align with vertically with the shingle
being replaced. This is because these nails catch the top of the
replacement shingle underneath.

Once you have all the nails out, it should slide out easily. If it
doesn't, there may be an extra nail someplace.

Slide the new one in place.
Renail all nails removed. Not in same exact hole locations of course.
Cover any holes in existing shingles where nails were removed with roof
cement.
Seal edges of shingles that were lifted with roof cement.

On Feb 26, 6:29 pm, hibb wrote:
Howdy,

We had a big wind storm go through a couple of weeks ago and it looks
like a couple of shingles got blown off the roof. Looks like the black
plastic or tar paper or whatever they put under the shingles is still
intact.

Are there any places that sell just a few shingles at a time so I can
repair just that part while I contemplate getting the whole thing
done?

I''ve never installed shingles before either. Is it as easy as it
looks? Just lift up the shingle above it and push it up there as close
to even with the other shingles in it's row as I can and nail it in
place?

I know the shingles on that part of the house are getting old but I
would like to try to make it to summer of even fall before I call a
contractor.

David

You could use flashers (8x8 or so piece of metal) if the tabs that
came off are over a butt end of the shingle below. Just slip it in
under the course above. But unless a friend has some extras, just buy
a bundle for about 20- 25 bucks and save the rest for subsequent
blowoffs. They'll happen. Tom

On Feb 27, 1:02*am, Red Green wrote:
hibb wrote in news:e90819a9-9848-4a03-bae1-
:

Howdy,

We had a big wind storm go through a couple of weeks ago and it looks
like a couple of shingles got blown off the roof. Looks like the black
plastic or tar paper or whatever they put under the shingles is still
intact.

Are there any places that sell just a few shingles at a time so I can
repair just that part while I contemplate getting the whole thing
done?

A basic bundle of shingles consists of 1/3 of a square. A square is
enough to cover 100 sq ft. You get maybe 23 shingles in a bundle and runs
about 20 bucks.



I''ve never installed shingles before either. Is it as easy as it
looks? Just lift up the shingle above it and push it up there as close
to even with the other shingles in it's row as I can and nail it in
place?

You need to lift the shingle above it to remove the nails from the one
you are replacing. Sealing tab must be broken to lift it. Putty knife
usually works. You need to remove all 3 tabs (assuming 3-tab shingles)
that make up the shingle. There is a minimum of 4 nails per shingle - one
on each end and one at each tab intersection.

You need to lift the shingle two rows above the one you are replacing and
remove SOME nails - the ones that align with vertically with the shingle
being replaced. This is because these nails catch the top of the
replacement shingle underneath.

Once you have all the nails out, it should slide out easily. If it
doesn't, there may be an extra nail someplace.

Slide the new one in place.
Renail all nails removed. Not in same exact hole locations of course.
Cover any holes in existing shingles where nails were removed with roof
cement.
Seal edges of shingles that were lifted with roof cement.

I don't get it. You call yourself Red Green and you don't mention duct
tape even once?

Just kidding. I've been watching the Red Green show for years.

Thanks for the tip. I shore do appreciate it.

David

On Feb 27, 1:02*am, tom wrote:
On Feb 26, 6:29 pm, hibb wrote:



Howdy,

We had a big wind storm go through a couple of weeks ago and it looks
like a couple of shingles got blown off the roof. Looks like the black
plastic or tar paper or whatever they put under the shingles is still
intact.

Are there any places that sell just a few shingles at a time so I can
repair just that part while I contemplate getting the whole thing
done?

I''ve never installed shingles before either. Is it as easy as it
looks? Just lift up the shingle above it and push it up there as close
to even with the other shingles in it's row as I can and nail it in
place?

I know the shingles on that part of the house are getting old but I
would like to try to make it to summer of even fall before I call a
contractor.

David

You could use flashers (8x8 or so piece of metal) if the tabs that
came off are over a butt end of the shingle below. Just slip it in
under the course above. But unless a friend has some extras, just buy
a bundle for about 20- 25 bucks and save the rest for subsequent
blowoffs. They'll happen. Tom

Thanks Tom.

You are right. If I try to make it through the summer, I will probably
lose some more. But if I lose one on the East side where it is really
steep, I will be calling a contractor too sweet.

David

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:17:48 -0800, hibb wrote:

I will be calling a contractor too sweet.

Took me a while to work out what you meant to say there. FYI the
expression is 'tout de suite' (pronounced 'toot sweet'). It's French and
loosely translated means 'pronto', as was your intent.

HTH :-)



--
The month of March in this year of 2009 sees the centenary of the laying
of the keel of the most famous (or infamous) ocean liner of all time, RMS
Titanic, at Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:29:42 -0800 (PST), hibb
wrote:

Howdy,

We had a big wind storm go through a couple of weeks ago and it looks
like a couple of shingles got blown off the roof. Looks like the black
plastic or tar paper or whatever they put under the shingles is still
intact.

Are there any places that sell just a few shingles at a time so I can
repair just that part while I contemplate getting the whole thing
done?

I''ve never installed shingles before either. Is it as easy as it
looks? Just lift up the shingle above it and push it up there as close
to even with the other shingles in it's row as I can and nail it in
place?

I know the shingles on that part of the house are getting old but I
would like to try to make it to summer of even fall before I call a
contractor.

David

Probably the easiest to drive around, see where a roof is being
installed and ask for a couple shingles. Buy a tube of tar caulk.
You may get away with using just the caulk or caulk and tar paper for
6 months, especially if there are no leaks.

"The Heath's" wrote in
:

A small Stanley flatbar works great for removing those nails.


"Red Green" wrote in message
...
hibb wrote in news:e90819a9-9848-4a03-bae1-
:

Howdy,

We had a big wind storm go through a couple of weeks ago and it
looks like a couple of shingles got blown off the roof. Looks like
the black plastic or tar paper or whatever they put under the
shingles is still intact.

Are there any places that sell just a few shingles at a time so I
can repair just that part while I contemplate getting the whole
thing done?

A basic bundle of shingles consists of 1/3 of a square. A square is
enough to cover 100 sq ft. You get maybe 23 shingles in a bundle and
runs about 20 bucks.


I''ve never installed shingles before either. Is it as easy as it
looks? Just lift up the shingle above it and push it up there as
close to even with the other shingles in it's row as I can and nail
it in place?

You need to lift the shingle above it to remove the nails from the
one you are replacing. Sealing tab must be broken to lift it. Putty
knife usually works. You need to remove all 3 tabs (assuming 3-tab
shingles) that make up the shingle. There is a minimum of 4 nails per
shingle - one on each end and one at each tab intersection.

You need to lift the shingle two rows above the one you are replacing
and remove SOME nails - the ones that align with vertically with the
shingle being replaced. This is because these nails catch the top of
the replacement shingle underneath.

Once you have all the nails out, it should slide out easily. If it
doesn't, there may be an extra nail someplace.

Slide the new one in place.
Renail all nails removed. Not in same exact hole locations of course.
Cover any holes in existing shingles where nails were removed with
roof cement.
Seal edges of shingles that were lifted with roof cement.






A short handle shingle rake is even better for getting at the nails two
rows up that are way under the shingle towards the back, The bend in the
rake end is just right where pushing the handle down very little gives
lots of up & leverage at the teeth end that catches the nail head without
breaking the shingle above.

But unless you've done a roofing project or two you're more likely to
have a flatbar. Investing 20-25 for a short shingle rake for just a few
nails is not practical of course.

hibb wrote in
:

On Feb 27, 1:02*am, Red Green wrote:
hibb wrote in news:e90819a9-9848-4a03-bae1-
:

Howdy,

We had a big wind storm go through a couple of weeks ago and it
looks like a couple of shingles got blown off the roof. Looks like
the black plastic or tar paper or whatever they put under the
shingles is still intact.

Are there any places that sell just a few shingles at a time so I
can repair just that part while I contemplate getting the whole
thing done?

A basic bundle of shingles consists of 1/3 of a square. A square is
enough to cover 100 sq ft. You get maybe 23 shingles in a bundle and
runs about 20 bucks.



I''ve never installed shingles before either. Is it as easy as it
looks? Just lift up the shingle above it and push it up there as
close to even with the other shingles in it's row as I can and nail
it in place?

You need to lift the shingle above it to remove the nails from the
one you are replacing. Sealing tab must be broken to lift it. Putty
knife usually works. You need to remove all 3 tabs (assuming 3-tab
shingles) that make up the shingle. There is a minimum of 4 nails per
shingle - one on each end and one at each tab intersection.

You need to lift the shingle two rows above the one you are replacing
and remove SOME nails - the ones that align with vertically with the
shingle being replaced. This is because these nails catch the top of
the replacement shingle underneath.

Once you have all the nails out, it should slide out easily. If it
doesn't, there may be an extra nail someplace.

Slide the new one in place.
Renail all nails removed. Not in same exact hole locations of course.
Cover any holes in existing shingles where nails were removed with
roof cement.
Seal edges of shingles that were lifted with roof cement.

I don't get it. You call yourself Red Green and you don't mention duct
tape even once?

Hmmm, there's an idea. Wide duct tape that comes in autumn brown, desert
tan, onyx black, etc.


Just kidding. I've been watching the Red Green show for years.

Unfortunately I don'n get it in NC :-( Used to air all the time on cable
in VT where I was like 45mi from Canadian border. It's a canadian show.
Picked it up from Montreal.


Thanks for the tip. I shore do appreciate it.

David