How To: Replace a Shingle

[@brownitsdown]

Never caulk across the whole shingle, creates a damn if water gets behind it, I would put little dabs of caulk, maybe 4 dabs

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Great idea

[@berjo77]

Thanks, learned a lot!

[@cohental2000]

TNX

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

no problem thanks for watching!

[@chepitoayala8519]

min 1:30 you broke the shingle XD

[@The.mountain.goat.]

You didn’t even nail the old shingles back down 😂 talking shit about the old installer and then did it wrong. Damn office guys lol

I just want to thank you for the commentary. That natural way of teaching, and the humility of acknowledging other good contractors and how to find them, is so helpful.

[@alfonsosoumynona6583]

I love how well informed he is, whoever taught him did a really good job, you know you've taught someone perfectly when they're able to teach others correctly

[@dustinweber4882]

😂😂

[@praful6890]

Hey, good video. Very practical tips. Your camera person did an excellent job with the angles and your explanation was clear and simple to follow. Hope you are having a great day.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gustavoosorio1953]

Loved this video brother, you showed lots of knowledge and experience. The way you explained this and broke it down couldn’t have been better 👍

[@stephenellenberger850]

Just a heads up never good to put caulking across keyway. Will make water travel sideways. Right along the top of that bead. 👌

[@chuckb337]

My home has 12 yr. old GAF Architectural shingles on a 2:12 roof with Tiger Paw underlayment. The bonding on lead edges of a 3 x 3' area have come loose, allowing lift and a small drip leak directly under the area in high wind/ rain conditions. Will roof sealant/ rebonding repair be enough on those shingles or would it need replacement. 2 contractors (who gave no focus to it) want to redo 240 sq ft. with new. Thank you for the video.

[@jeffknudson6436]

Congratulations. A video worthy of watching. I skipped all the way to the end to see if you would seal down the shingles before you were finished. WELL DONE! DIY'ers, you can watch this video with confidence you will learn the proper way to replace shingles.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikethompson7436]

When you run a straight bead like that with no gaps in the bead the water will come in threw the key way back up over the underlying shingle leak or become trapped and rot the nails out

[@rafikhan908]

Great explanation and demo. Helped me repair 1 damaged shingle around a bathroom vent. Its sealed and rain tested. Thank you.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it helped!

[@KeredYo]

Great gift to the rest of us. Love your asides about 4 vs. 6 nail contractors and use of math. Thanks!

[@macduggles]

Is it advisable or not to seal the previous nail holes in the underlayment?

[@HsingSun]

I have seen two roofing workers who wear the same sunglass.

[@HsingSun]

Thank you for your video. Question: What size of nail for shingle? I heard you said 1-1/4"? Is it a code for all states?

[@jeromehofer3309]

Doesn’t 6 nails always have a nail on the splice of the next row….creating a potential rusted out nail that might be a roof leak?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

It could, that's why its important to use a strong calking like JTS-1 (by Mule Hide) to seal the shingle after the repair. www.mulehide.com/Roofing-Products/p/JTS1JointTerminationSealant

[@2.Plus.2.Equals.5]

Appreciate this video. It helped save me over $300 from a con artist trying to rip off my family replacing a SINGLE broken shingle on the roof. The old 'If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself' seems to hold true in a lot of areas in life these days. Owning a home means you need to know more about repairing your house than the people you're trying to hire who are "supposed" to know more than you, it's pretty sad you can't really find reputable, fair, honest and reliable contractors anymore.

[@davidframe2311]

Did you want them to do it for $50??? Absolutely ridiculous you are outraged. I don’t think I’d do the job for less than $300. Many roofing companies won’t even do it. Repairs are a liability and they make no money doing it.

[@ColtonUnknown]

@@davidframe2311yes sir. Cost of doing business. Cost me $200 to start the truck and $100 climb the ladder lol. Also, in CA average cost for Reno/remodel/repair is about 500-1000 per foot. Lol, shingles are 3sqft. Sorry bubba, that’s gonna be a $500 job.

[@JoeBattle]

"If your roofer doesn't use 6 nails get rid of them and get a new contractor." Proceeds to only put 4 or 5 nails in shingle.

[@RichC626]

He explained because of the fact the entire roof was done that way anyway. 1 shingle isn't going to make a difference.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Correct, 6 nails per shingle need to used when installing a new roof.

[@UvidCo]

For a guy with a username of "Listen" you sure didn't listen to him as he explained why he went with 4.

[@mikejdalgleish]

Lost a few shingles to hurricane Fiona. Have watched about a dozen of these videos this morning. Yours was a the best. Thank you!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

You are so welcome be safe out there.

[@sthompson447]

Great video! I’ve got four shingles on my roof I need to replace here in Texas. Went down to Lowe’s and got a pack of Owens Corning Driftwood. Looking forward to getting them repaired now that I’ve watched this!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Good luck! Thanks for the comment!

[@johnathansmyth9507]

Nice clear & concise explanation and demonstration.....keep up the nice work!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pepethebull1]

Can you do how to do a vent flashing replacement

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thanks for the comment!

[@danielgage8508]

If you are doing this in colder weather, will it make the shingles more brittle?

[@arielmora7519]

Good job ..men thank u for doing this I will save 500 dollars.that a company was charging me 800

[@jackpestaner6925]

Best 3-tab repair video, thanks!

[@randycape8706]

Thank this may be very useful for me. I got a list of things for my insurance company that need done, shingle for my garage roof wasn't one but it needs done. Got any estimate for all things that need fixed both insurance company issues as well as this. Guess I don't have to say but if it's possible for me to fix n save money I'm gonna. With your details explanation I think I may be able to handle. I'm not the biggest fan of heights but this roof is not that steep. Thank you once again. One question.... can I get the product you used for the finishing. Np1 caulking at Lowes or Home depot?

[@williampayne5101]

Really good diy video! Learned alot of smaller details to prevent additional installation damage. Thanks for taking time to show the less knowledgeable less experienced home owners.

[@bugmandu1]

GREAT video!! So many good tips. Using a trowel is a must! Thanks...just got off the roof using one after watching this.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffmallery4931]

What handman service taught you how to be a roofer. Are you wearing cougar paws? Wheres your hatchet, supar bar, and tool bag. Only thing you did close to right was use a trowel but wrong o e. Bull nose baby, keeps from punching holes. And stop lifting the shingles so high your just messing up tje ones above it

[@somebodymcperson]

4 nails is plenty. Anything more is just adding more opportunity for leaks.

[@Elmer-Antonio]

Thanks man it was really important I’m not had idea before how fix it ,now I know how, thanks again.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Happy to help!

[@brokenarrowez]

I like your Cougar's Paw shoe. Well worth the money. Have a great day n stay cool.

[@patriciahuff6428]

Good video, very informative. Wish had workers like u in ND!! Don't know who can trust-especially me being widow. Get taken alot.

[@shengfuwang272]

Thanks for this incredible video, for the final finish, do we use a roof ciment or just a roof sealant?

[@bnhamilton]

I want to install a permanent access on the roof of my pump shed so that the pump can be pulled without having to do any roof work. This requires a hole above the pump that is at least 2 inches in diameter. What's my best option?

[@dustinweber4882]

I mean your you could use cats paw/small prybar and do it right but hey what do I know I'm just a stupid roofer

[@chevyheavy79]

Is there any tricks out there to help pry really sticky shingles apart that are aged a bit??

[@raptor8228x6]

brother the roof of chingol pumpkin and shit is the same

[@dchampagne1000]

My shingles are really stuck down/together. Any advice on getting them separated. Trying to get the trowel in, literally pushes me backwards lol

[@RubenVasquez-w4r]

Allowing the sun to heat the shingles can help reduce the strength from the tar strip making it easier to insert your trowel under the shingle: my recommendation would be to start later in the day if possible when the sun is at its peak.

[@BlondieSL]

This is the best vid I've seen! So clear on how to handle replacing a single or few.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it helped

[@jacksonlane7628]

Never seen a trowel used to break the tar line, does it always work that sweet?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

If the shingles are 5 years old or older, it works like a charm

[@josedelgado662]

What dobyou have on your shoes?

[@josegabriel3593]

outstanding informative and positive .Thanks

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Our pleasure!

[@jamesisbrandt2855]

Do you come to Mobile Alabama ?

[@rv8-m948]

There are what I call Dockers'' videos and then there are real ones. Yours is one of the real ones. Thanks! UPDATE: Spent the day on the roof using your technique (wind storm damage). I didn't break one tab. I had a heat gun ready to go, but I didn't need/use it. Mine was laid on with staples but the flat bar seem to work. Needle nose pliers to grab the staples that almost come out helps. I am a bit sore (too much desk time) but feel pretty good about getting it done...right. Again Thanks!

[@audi_kid]

Great video thank you so much! One missing shingle here in TEXAS deff going to take this video for references clear and cut to the point great front camera skills 🤙🏼🇺🇸🦅

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iaagg]

Best tutorial on the KZbin on how to do this.

[@carlosaceves5493]

Whats that strap you have on the boot?

[@ricardoteape3948]

I won't work what l du TO get it

[@brokenarrowez]

I've been roofing close to 54 yrs. I've been to every roofing seminar in the roofing industry. This young roofer explains the basics very well. I like this video. However, I'm going to contradict the nailing part. Most shingles are tested with four nails for certification. In high wind areas six nails are usually required by city code. My point is that six nails are no better than four nails. Let me bravely go one step further. The main reason for the nails is to keep the shingles from sliding down the roof. GAF Roof manufacturer has a video with a shingle with no nails to hold them down. Thirty years ago, I read an engineering report stating the same finding. GAF, ARE ROOFING NAILS OVERRATED, video. Check it out.😊

[@eljardindesofi6288]

Gracias por compartir tus comentarios

[@stevenbrowne116]

Simple and to the point..... Excellent!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad you liked it

[@JDinky652]

Thanks for taking the time and providing the detail that is usually missing from other roof repair videos. Well done!

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobsmith674]

Why do you loosen the shingles right and left of the damaged shingle?

[@RubenVasquez-w4r]

There was no real purpose for him to loosen those shingles. Loosening the shingles on the left and right side of the damage shingles can be a step you skip.

[@iceebalboa3177]

Some folks call it a sling blade, well it depends on what part of the country you're from.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

True, here in the south we call it a flat bar :)

[@iceebalboa3177]

@@hailorhighwaterroofing it was a Slingblade the movie reference. You used the same words, but different tools. I don't miss much. Lol

[@rabaham]

I like your approach. Nice and easy. My problem as a DIY, I rush. Great video

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thanks for watching!

[@dba2-js7mj]

how to work on a steep roof?

[@robert5]

Clear and concise, great job. Only thing I still don't know is exactly what calk to use, I'll figure that out. Oh and I subscribed and liked.

[@sluggonotnancy6178]

Excellent video. Lots of information, easy going style. I feel like I learned a few things. Thanks.

[@jeromeromanowski5021]

I like your teaching, for us DIY's

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Glad you like them!

[@franc587]

Good information 👍. Wonder how much is this little fix! Probably toooo much for the work. But overall he knows what to do

[@mrsemifixit]

Nice video! What would you recommend for water seeping in through rusty nails but the shingles are still in tact?

[@tuketu666]

The hard part is separating the shingles. They can be very hard to separate. Using a trowel, as shown in the video, is a good choice, but sometimes they still won't come apart. Using a heat gun to soften up the adhesive (especially in colder temps), can make the separation easier.

[@stephenfallis9374]

Drywall knives are perfect . 8, 10, 12, 14 inch knives cut thru tar perfect.

[@williammalloy5314]

Hey, my man. Just wanted to thank you for this vid. I have a simple repair to do on my roof and was just looking to make sure I do it right. Very glad I found you. You're obviously a pro and you made everything very easy to understand. Again, thank you.

[@RogerPack]

For old singles I found that using a "nail puller" I could get the nails out without having to go underneath and pop them up, for what it's worth...

[@rafitaino3137]

Great video!! Thank u 🥊💯💪🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@roadstar499]

Great Demo... I just lost a bunch of shingles,maybe 200 square feet if i add up all the missing sections..tar paper stayed put and is still in great shape,lost zero nails,just shingles,storm was insane,but only lost shingles on back sections... my roof is pretty old but shingles still are not brittle... i am hoping fema helps me out with supplies... I have done a few roofs over the years,but never repairs... I think i will start on the less damaged areas and hopefully after a few hours really get the hang of it... doing a little at a time will work best for me being in my 60's now... My roof is a 7/12 which is pretty steep,not falling off to me is my main concern...thanks for sharing

[@brainfreeze1925]

We used to call those bars "wonder bars".

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

yes!

[@nmsidewinder]

Good job. One thing about new shingles, you can't trust the glue strip to hold down the shingles. I always use roofing cement on the leading edges just ike you did. They used staples on my roof shingles, it's a royal pain removing them to replace a damaged shingle strip. I always use roofing nails to replace new shingles. Thanks for the video. By the way I'm almost 74 years old and still repairing my own roof every spring when we get high winds here.

[@k.b5589]

Good job, I like your explanation starts to the point

[@davidwilson6255]

I see y'all repair mobile home roofs, well my mobile home has shingles on it and I thought about going over the top of it with Tin and I seen y'all on here and that you have pretty good knowledge of what I should do tin or keep it shingles original thanks for advice in advance!!!

[@nmdelninno]

Awesome job showing how to repair shingle. I just went thru Hurricane Ian and had a few ridge shingles blow off. Can you use same process to replace ridges? The shingles are in the middle of the ridge and it seems hard to bend back the ridge shingles to get to nails. Or should I only use sealant?

[@sashamesser2596]

extreme video as for me, because I can tell that a person knows his trade and business around it. Thank you))

[@carlos-r.v3146]

Dont that make 5 nails???? Quit talking smack.or take it back.

[@suechen275]

great video. How do you repair a shingle that is next to flashing?

[@romeoramosramirez6782]

Cuanto se cobra .por una reparacion como esa ..gracias maestro saludos Dios lo Bendiga

[@omargoya3610]

thanks for very good video

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@chassnowden6496]

Wooo right down the road. Great craftsmanship

[@ikbalal-mezban3295]

Great video!! Thank you 💪💪💪

[@tony690]

Informative. Thanks !

[@m.carter9090]

Great video, thanks!

[@tiberio1352]

Steve, what is that thing on your shoes???....what is the name of that??:...That keeps you from sliding right??.....where do I get that??....thanks.

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Cougar Paws www.cougarpaws.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwNWKBhDAARIsAJ8HkhdrmG8q4kENsiL8pd5MeszRzp8tuSLoVTs4hRCyQcExAyqQGOcNOKwaAh2tEALw_wcB

[@ahmedm6041]

Hi...Steve! I'm so excited to know you're in Georgia! I'm in Montezuma ga. When we ready to get a new roof done, I'll have you in my first list! 👍

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thank you!

[@carlosmora3399]

Gracias por ese Gran tutorial de cómo reparar el techo de la casa!!

[@tomyang5991]

I have a lot of fun by watching this. I have a couple of naïve questions: why need to build it in this way, layer by layer. What is the purpose? How does rain go? Will flow through both the top and bottom of shingle?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Yes, the water will flow over the top shingle and past the bottom

[@adanjobek1915]

Don't you use a ripper in America xx

[@cleandiaper]

Thanks for the instructional video. It is short, concise and to the point.

[@dwardconsult]

Great explanation. Same process for buckled shingles?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Yes, absolutely

[@baraja4651]

Thanks 👍 you are an excellent teacher.

[@AngelAbundez-k6o]

I need to replace some shingles this weekend. Never done it before. I appreciate your excellent video.

[@ericweinhardt2238]

How'd it go I gotta repair too

[@johnnycebteno4693]

Very good job , thanks

[@tenacioustortoise7151]

Great repair, the trowel tip is huge.

[@aprendisaje9506]

Gracias . For you video . 🤟

[@carlosmora3399]

Muy buen explicado 👍👍

[@chrisbishop8748]

HELP... I keep pulling the nails through the shingle(s).

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Be sure to use cap nails. regular nails really can give you a hard time

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Any recommendation on a sealant available at Home Depot or Lowes so I don't have to order from some special place?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Normally the more money you send on roof sealant the better it is. I use JTS-1 or NP-1

[@seanallen5423]

What adhesive do you recommend that I can get from Home Depot or Lowes?

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Normally the more money you send on roof sealant the better it is.

[@Mr.DIY69]

Why are you loosening shingles that dont need to be 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hailorhighwaterroofing]

Thank you for your input