Missing components are among the most frequent
causes for roof leaks, whatever material the roof is made from. Fortunately,
shingle roofs are easy to repair by installing new shingles where the old ones
used to be. Here is how:
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Remove the residues of the
adhesive and what is left of the nails that held the shingles that are now
missing;
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Make sure you have everything
you need for the repair – you will need new shingles, adhesive or shingle
cement, roofing nails and a suitable hammer;
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Install the new shingle –
place the new shingle into the place where you want to fix it, then use the
shingle’s self-adhesive stripe or your own glue for fastening it and drive the
nails in through the holes in the corners of the shingle.
The procedure is a quick and efficient way to
remedy small problems that involve only one or two missing components, but if
the number of the shingles missing justifies a compensation claim with your
insurer, the best way to proceed is have Orlando roofing companies evaluate the damage and to hire the expert for the repair as well, otherwise
you might not be able to obtain any compensation from your insurer.
