How Do You Repair A Cracked Or Split Wood Shingle?
Properly installed shingles provide three layers of protection, but when a shingle cracks and the crack falls right over a joint, a leak may occur. A prompt repair can save you money and lots of trouble. Setting up ladders and equipment Step 1 Position an extension ladder so the bottom is out from the house about one-quarter the distance from the ground to the roof edge, and so the top extends several feet (about a meter) above the roof edge. Step 2 Hook a roof ladder over the ridge and secure a rope from the top of the ladder to a solid anchor point on the opposite side of the house, such as a tree or a deck railing. Removing and replacing the shingle Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/books/165_a1.jpg’); }); Split the cracked shingle into numerous pieces with a hammer and chisel. Then wiggle the split pieces back and forth as you pull them down and out. Saw off the nails that secured
