Hail and wind can damage a shingle roof and cause roofing materials to loosen and fall off a structure. When Storm Damage occurs, tar paper that was underneath roofing materials may be susceptible to damage. If paper tears or comes loose, rain will enter a structure and saturate flooring and personal possessions. The following steps describe how to assess damage to a garage’s rooftop and replace materials that are not salvageable.
Supplies
*metal extension ladder
*shoes with non-skid soles
*metal pry bar
*power nail puller
*roll of tar paper
*tape measure
*utility knife
*adhesive
*brush
*shingles
*rustproof nails
Remove Damaged Materials And Measure Areas In Need Of Tar Paper
A metal extension ladder should be erected next to a roof and the base of it should be placed evenly across the ground. A pair of shoes with non-skid shoes should be put on prior to climbing a ladder to prevent an individual from falling from a ladder’s rungs.
After inspecting roofing materials, a metal pry bar can be wedged underneath shingles that do not have nails secured to them. Otherwise, a power nail puller should be used to removed hardware pieces before using a pry bar to lift damaged or loose shingles from a rooftop. If tar paper is torn or if pieces are missing, a tape measure can be used to determine how large replacement pieces of paper need to be.
Secure Tar Paper And Install Shingles
After purchasing a roll of tar paper, a utility knife can be used to cut pieces of paper that are the appropriate size. Adhesive that is formulated for use on rooftops should be brushed across the backside of each piece of paper. Paper needs to be aligned with surrounding shingles so that each piece of paper is straight.
Pressing against paper will assist with adhesion. After adhesive has dried, shingles should be secured over new pieces of paper. A nail gun that is cordless can be used to insert rustproof nails through the sides of new shingles. For assistance with Storm Damage and other roofing needs, individuals can contact or a similar company.
