Repairing Asphalt Shingle Siding

Asphalt siding material was made in two common versions one much like asphalt roof shingles but in larger sheets right side of the building photo near the top of this article and the other was comprised of an asphalt coating laminated to hardboard siding material or laminated to a softer wood based insulating board panel often sold as.

Repairing asphalt shingle siding.

Align the lower edge with the lower edges of the shingles at each side. This plywood was rotten from water damage from an aluminum ridgevent fastener in an asphalt shingle. Inspect the condition of sheathing. 3 peel off any paper or housewrap.

About repairing a roof yourself. Broken or rotten shingles should be repaired to keep a home protected against the elements. The home was built in 1940 in il. The cost of asphalt shingle repair is 7 00 to 15 00 per square foot when just damaged shingles are replaced.

Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. If you find granules of shingles in the gutter from a recent rainfall or snowfall you can spread them over the bituminous sealant to blend in your repair job. Some asphalt impregnated paper based siding materials contain asbestos.

Repairing or replacing the most common type of roofing asphalt or asphalt fiberglass shingles sometimes called composition roofing is relatively easy but be sure you can work safely and comfortably on it before you decide. Apply bituminous roofing sealant under the crack. On 2020 01 20 by mod asphalt asbestos shingle siding on old garden shed. Press the shingle down and apply a second layer of bituminous sealant on top.

Just wondering if this siding shown above may have asbestos. Roof or second story shingle repair may require a ladder. Repairing water damage from a roof leak in a ridge vent. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.

The exact cost of asphalt shingle replacement depends on the pattern of the damage. Repair a torn or curled asphalt shingle. Replace a badly damaged asphalt shingle. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.

Lift up the edge of the shingle above and install a new asphalt shingle that matches the exiting shingles. On 2020 02 19 by marina.