Roof Shingles

[Wyndru]

I've recently found 2 of my roof shingles (asphalt) on my lawn. I've checked my attic and don't see any obvious leaks, but I was wondering how to determine if a roof needs to be replaced, or just repaired.

When we bought our house about 5 years ago the inspector said the roof should last another 10 years. I have no idea how to judge the condition of the roof, but I'm worried that if shingles are blowing off of it, it probably isn't a good thing. Is it possible to just patch it with new shingles and tar paper?

 

[FoBoT]

just two will probably be ok
you can climb up there and replace a few if you are handy
once you get to 10-20, you'll need a roofer to check it

we had a bad windstorm last spring, we lost about 25-30 shingles in 2-3 spots. it never leaked (took 3 months to get roofers to do the job)
the insurance guy decided to replace the whole thing

 

[spacejamz]

I replace 3 shingles a few months ago....not terribly difficult...just google replace shingles.

You actually have to lift and remove some nails on the row of shingles above the row you are replacing...Home Depot has various shingle colors (and you can buy them individually as opposed to buying a pack of them)...

 

[Oyeve]

Gorilla glue FTW.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Gorilla glue FTW.

no, Henry 208 FTMFW. Credit goes to a roofing buddy:

http://www.amazon.com/Henry-HE208104.../dp/B004TGEI8G

I used this quite a bit after all the snow last winter. I lost some shingles while shoveling and this patched it up nicely.

 

[Oyeve]

no, Henry 208 FTMFW. Credit goes to a roofing buddy:

http://www.amazon.com/Henry-HE208104.../dp/B004TGEI8G

I used this quite a bit after all the snow last winter. I lost some shingles while shoveling and this patched it up nicely.

Thats a pretty good price.

 

[Wyndru]

no, Henry 208 FTMFW. Credit goes to a roofing buddy:

http://www.amazon.com/Henry-HE208104.../dp/B004TGEI8G

I used this quite a bit after all the snow last winter. I lost some shingles while shoveling and this patched it up nicely.

Do you use this under the shingles as an adhesive?

 

[ch33zw1z]

Do you use this under the shingles as an adhesive?

No, it's a sealant. cover edges of broken shingles, exposed nails, etc.. When you lose shingles, there's exposed nails that act like water wicks.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Was there a storm recently with lots of wind?
Might be smart to call your insurance company to have an adjuster come to look at the roof ...

 

[ch33zw1z]

Do you use this under the shingles as an adhesive?

Just a side note. My roof was old and weathered. A replacement roof was needed in the end, but this stuff gave me the extra relief needed until the roof was replaced.

 

[Wyndru]

Was there a storm recently with lots of wind?
Might be smart to call your insurance company to have an adjuster come to look at the roof ...

Not that I know of. We've been getting what I would consider above average wind gusts all season long, but I wouldn't be able to pinpoint a day that I think the shingles blew off. Would they just adjust based on the area's historical wind data in this case, or do I need more "solid" proof that wind caused it? I've never made any claims on my house before, so I'm not sure how it works.