If the shingles are backed with adhesive strip remove the covering and push them into place then nail them to secure them.
How mamy shingles off roof before it has to be replaced.
You may need to contact a professional roofing contractor.
Most shingles have pre cut holes for nails usually three per shingle.
If you have a 40 year old roof there could be a problem even if it looks good from the ground how much time you ve got left.
Take care not to damage the shingle surface.
This can happen if a piece of debris has been blown into your roof thereby causing a piece of shingle to break off.
If you can see original wood shingles on the underside of your roof when you re up in the attic you ll need not only to tear everything off but also to install new plywood decking all of which likely adds 5 000 or more to your costs.
There are many factors when an insurance adjuster inspects your roof.
Moss holds moisture against the roof surface and overtime in freezing climates can cause damage to the granules on the top of the shingles.
Lastly the shingles have to be currently available on the market.
Some shingles become discontinued and repairs cannot be made due to the roof shingles being unavailable.
However shingle color difference due to age and weathering does not make the shingles unavailable.
Five to 10 years depending on your roof s condition.
Moss can be brushed off but it won t prevent it from growing again.
There are missing shingles missing shingles will need to be replaced right away.