DIY REPAIR: ROOFING FELT

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GETTING STARTED

All shingled roofs require a moisture barrier in the form of a breathable paper underlayment, which is generally called roofing felt or tar paper. This barrier keeps your home dry by repelling outside moisture. Damage to the moisture barrier will expose the wood sheathing and lead to water damage, mold, mildew and, eventually, rotting of the entire roofing structure. Learn how to fix a leak in your roof by and replace roofing felt with the Arrow HTX50 Professional Hammer Tacker and Arrow #508 1/2″ staples. Don’t forget to grab a pair of gloves and safety goggles. Remember, state, local and municipal permitting and codes governing home improvements vary by location, so check into them before proceeding with this residential repair.

YOU WILL NEED

HTX50

Professional Hammer Tacker

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T50 STAPLES

508SS1 (1/2")

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Other Tools
 Tape measure
 Ladder
 Utility knife
 Hammer
 Pry bar
 Putty knife
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Materials
 Roofing felt
 Replacement shingles
 Roofing nails – 1-1/2"
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START REPAIRING

STEP 1
Some shingles blew off our roof during a recent storm, causing damage to the roof felt. Our house was roofed with three-tab asphalt shingles.
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Fortunately, we had some extra shingles from the original installation. There are several types of shingles, so check before you purchase replacements.

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STEP 2
To remove shingles around the damaged area, start with the shingles above the row that needs to be removed. Using the pry bar, gently push under the shingle flap to break the tar seal. Slowly lift the shingle to locate the nail underneath it. Be careful not to damage the shingle you are removing or the shingle underneath. Repeat this procedure to break the tar seal for all of the shingles you want to remove. ARROW TIP: Do not bend the shingle back too far, which could break it. Remember that shingles can be brittle.

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STEP 9
Once the framed pegboard is securely in place, it’s time to decorate! Additional pegboard hooks can be purchased from home improvement stores or online. This is the perfect time to put your own special touch on the project.

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STEP 3
Once the tar seal is broken, slowly insert the pry bar under the shingle you want to remove until it is close to the roofing nail. Then gently lift the shingle and nail up about an inch. Remove the pry bar and place on top of the shingle, close to the nail. Push down on the shingle with the pry bar so the roofing nail pops up out of it. Next, use the pry bar to pull out the nail completely. Repeat to remove the remaining nails used for the shingle.

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STEP 4
After all nails have been removed, slide the shingle out and set to the side. Repeat this procedure to remove all the shingles in a 3-4 foot area around the damaged felt.
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STEP 5
Use the utility knife to cut out the damaged roofing felt. Remove and discard the felt.
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﻿FINISHED PRODUCT﻿

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