Do-it-yourself bituminous tile repair

Bituminous roofing is a fairly popular material. Being an environmentally friendly coating, it combines elasticity and super strength, since its main component, bitumen, perfectly resists any weather conditions and UV radiation, frost and water resistance.

Bituminous roofing is easy not only to install, but also to maintain. It does not corrode, does not change its shape under the blows of branches and hail, does not require touch-up. Therefore, with periodic monitoring of its condition, timely care and minor repairs, you can do without major repairs for many years. But why does it wear out with such characteristics?

When installing the roof, metal nails are used, and they are known to be prone to destruction, therefore one of the reasons for wear is corrosion of the fasteners of the roofing sheets. That is, over time, certain changes occur in the roof structure - corrosive damage appears, for example, gaps and cracks, etc. Regular inspection of the coating allows you to quickly carry out minor repairs to the bituminous roof, and thus avoid or prevent leaks.

Bitumen becomes weaker as it ages. Faults and numerous cracks are an SOS signal to rescue the coating: an immediate roof repair is necessary, otherwise a leaking roof will cause more serious damage. If only a few elements have been damaged, say during a storm, the slabs are usually repaired without completely replacing the coating.

Not only shingles are subject to wear. Roofing waterproofing and drainage systems also suffer from the destructive force of nature. Rusty drain, cracked sealant, easily peeling off the roofing carpet require a serious inspection by a specialist. It is possible that with such damage, the roof will have to be completely replaced.

If any appeared on the sunny side of the coating, this is a clear sign of its imminent replacement. The bituminous shingles are protected from the sun by stone dusting. Over time, this protective one is erased, which is signaled by the emerging black spots.

It is difficult to determine the degree of wear on a dark bituminous surface, but roofing grains, which have appeared in large quantities around the drain pipes or gutter, can indicate a pre-repair condition.

The top floor of the house is characterized by high temperatures, and ventilation in the attic should have its say here. Curved tiles are a clear symptom of poor-quality ventilation, since, in the absence of another way out, hot air rushes upward and, as a result, deforms the tiles. Tiles with curved edges, of course, need to be changed, but in this case it is more advisable to start repairs with adjusting ventilation.

Immediately, we note that many damage can be dealt with on your own. It is important to accurately determine the location of the leak.

To do this, slowly moving along the slope, very carefully inspect the proposed leakage sector.

If the leak is small, then one or more defective shingles will need to be replaced.

• We find damaged areas - visually they look discolored, with a gray coating, with rust on the nails, with potholes around the sheets.
• On one side, carefully using a trowel, the plates are lifted one by one so that you do not have to dismantle a whole row.
• Remove the roofing sheets above the damaged ones. segments in two rows to release damaged ones. According to the laying technology, the layers "support" each other.
• Corroded nails are removed with a nail puller and a trowel - the nail puller is installed to a tight stop against the head of one of the nails in the base and hit with a trowel on the rod.
• By pressing the handle of the nailer, all nails are easily removed from the base of the tile along the perimeter of the sheet.
• Using metal scissors, they cut out and pull out the damaged inner sheets, select a new roof, or cut sheets from the shingles with the desired parameters and carefully insert them into the formed cavity.
• The nail heads are treated with a professional anti-corrosion agent.
• It is recommended to additionally protect the new coating from wind currents by treating the gaps between the sheets with helium adhesives.
• After gluing, the tile is pressed to the base and held for a couple of minutes in order to exclude the formation of unwanted bubbles, which can, over time, cause rust on the nails and destruction of the roof.

When fastening sheets, it is recommended to take even rows of fasteners as a guide. This will allow the nails to be hit in the original location of the fasteners.

If the roofing carpet cannot be delaminated and lifted off the tiles adjacent to the damaged ones, then a patch is applied over the defective area.

Any repair work is carried out at a temperature not lower than + 5 ° C.

At the joints of vertical pipes with the roof, the repair of the bituminous roof will be different. For repair work, a piece of galvanized sheet of the right size and flexible bitumen material are used. First, with the help of rolled bitumen, the abutment of the roof with the pipe is repaired. Further, the tin material is slightly bent, carefully attached to the pipe and all cracks and joints are sealed with bituminous mastic.

• Damaged ridge boards are dismantled.
• Remove unnecessary nails from the lathing and rafters.
• Irregularities are cleaned and a new skate is fastened with nails.

First, remove the coating on damaged areas. It's quite simple: the tiles are separated with a trowel and the plates are supported with wedges. Next, the crate is removed to gain access to the damaged section of the waterproofing. It is removed, a patch of the same material is inserted and fixed with special glue or mastic.

Please note that the size of the patch should not be much larger than the removed area.

The roof is restored in the reverse order.

Unfortunately, nothing is eternal in the world. Even unshakable mountains are subject to the process of destruction. What can we say about our roofs. Moving into a new house, rarely does anyone think that even the most durable roof will ever need repairs. And there is no difference what it is covered with - wooden shingles or composite tiles.

When choosing a material for roofing, we are guided by three main criteria: price, service life, convenience (so that it is not only warm and dry, but also less noise during rain or during the ripening of acorns and cones). Our challenge is to balance these three dimensions.

Perhaps the easiest solution is a bituminous tile roof. Taking into account the price of the material itself, the ease of its installation, the characteristics of shingles are one of the best. They are distinguished by good sound / thermal insulation, a high level of resistance to moisture and various atmospheric phenomena. Such a coating does not rot, does not rust, and is resistant to fungi and mold.

The flexibility of bituminous shingles not only allows for the most daring roof design projects, but also ensures reliable tightness of the joints. Thanks to this very quality, it is quite easy and simple to make repairs and correct defects that have arisen during the operation of the building.

If you choose high-quality material and comply with all technological requirements during installation, the bituminous roof will last for many years without giving its owners any worries. To do this, it is necessary to equip under-roof ventilation in order to exclude the formation of condensation.The creation of a "roofing pie" with the obligatory use of thermal / vapor insulation is also a prerequisite for the long-term service of shingles.

The bituminous tile coating itself does not need any special care. Although in winter, in heavy snowfalls, it will be useful to clean the snow with a plastic or wooden shovel, leaving about 10 cm intact so as not to damage the bitumen layer. In the off-season, if possible, it is advisable to clean the roof of dirt, dust, debris with water from a hose. This will make it easier to detect minor defects and damage.

Advice. At least once a year, personally inspect the shingle roof for damage or leaks.

If during the inspection were found:

• mechanical damage due to falling branches, hail,
• deterioration of the coating or defects resulting from poor-quality care - scuffs, cracks, chips, delamination,

it is impossible to postpone the repair and replacement of the roof.

In the conventional sense, a leak is water pouring from the ceiling. But this is not always the case. There are roof leaks, which we do not even know about, but which can damage it completely, up to destruction. This is why annual roof surveys are so important. Leaks are of a different nature:

• Stormy - water flows during or immediately after rain.
• Snowy - associated with the melting of the lower layer of snow.
• Dry - appear in dry weather due to condensation that forms in the under-roof space.
• Wandering - not associated with either precipitation or condensation. They appear at any time due to microcracks in flexible bitumen shingles, formed as a result of a violation of the laying technology or long-term operation.

Advice. A leak is a home emergency. It is impossible to stay idle. You need to find a qualified roofer as soon as possible who will quickly fix the problem.

Repair of a bituminous roof is carried out in dry weather, at an air temperature above +5 ºС. If there are small cracks in the shingles, the shingles are sealed. The damaged tile is lifted, it is lubricated from the inside with a bituminous sealant. Then you need to press it tightly into place, process the front part of the damaged area and all joints with adjacent tiles.

If the damage is more severe, one or more tiles will need to be repaired and replaced. For this, the place of repair must be thoroughly cleaned of dust. The tiles of the upper row are carefully lifted over the damaged tile using a metal spatula, the holes under the heads of the fastening nails are cut with a knife, and the defective area is removed. Then, use a nailer with a lined piece of plywood to remove the nails.

The degreased inner side of the new tile is covered with a bitumen sealant, it is inserted in place of the damaged one, under the upper row, pressed tightly and fixed with nails. All joints of the new tile are covered with a sealant. During repairs on the roof, you need to walk in soft shoes, use ladders wrapped in thick fabric, and safety belts. If traces of moisture are found under damaged tiles, dry the moisture with a burner.

Any roof damage or leakage requires repair of the shingles. The roof repair itself can be emergency, current or major. With an emergency, everything is clear, but what is the difference between current and major repairs?

If, during a periodic inspection of the roof, defects, damages, leaks are detected on less than 30% of the roof area, current repairs are performed. The roof is thoroughly cleaned of dust, dirt; the number of sheets of flexible tiles that must be repaired and replaced is calculated; the full scope of work is determined.

To reduce the cost of current repairs or in case the tiles of the shingles are sintered together, patching can be performed.The damaged area is thoroughly cleaned before removing the slate chips, and a patch of the same material is installed on top of it with an overlap of at least 10 cm.

Advice. For work, choose dry, warm weather (above +5 ºС). When repairing, use lightweight traps and soft shoes.

If more than 50% of the surface is damaged or irreversible changes in the state of the power set are found, major repairs and replacement of the roof are required. Major repairs are carried out in summer in dry weather. The roof is completely cleaned of the old coating and backing. A mandatory step after this should be a complete inspection of the crate, the entire power set, as well as the "roofing pie". Defective parts are replaced with new ones if necessary.

If the subsequent installation of a shingle roof is planned, and roof ventilation was not provided on the old roof, it must be done. After tightening the waterproofing, install a counter-lattice on the batten with a ventilation gap of about 50 mm. Then the roof is sheathed with a continuous waterproof flooring made of plywood, OSB or dry Euro lining, and bituminous tiles are laid on top of the substrate.

The article discusses DIY roof repair methods. Depending on the coating materials, repairs are carried out in different ways.

Preparatory stage of roof repair

First, you need to check the condition of the rafters inside, damp places in the flooring. Then you can start to inspect the roof. Particular attention must be paid to the joints of the coating elements and the tight fit to the ridge and pipe.

Inspection of the outer covering begins with the ridge. Pay attention to the accumulation of debris. this could be a leakage problem. There should be no irregularities or cracks on the roof surface. Sometimes it is better to wait for rain to detect leaks and mark problem areas with chalk.

In case of emergency roof repairs, you can do without the involvement of specialists.

Safety rules for roof repair work

• Do not start work in bad weather, especially in rain and wind.
• It is advisable to have a ladder with a margin of length. It must be well secured.
• Clothes should be loose, shoes should not slip.
• Do not walk along the edge of the ladder, otherwise it may easily slip and fall sideways.
• It is undesirable to carry out the work alone.
• With a large roof slope, roof repairs are carried out on the stairs with special brackets that are fixed to the roof ridge.

Repair of the roof system

Repair of the rafter system is done when the area is damaged by more than 50%. The repair includes work to strengthen the rafter structure. See below for options to strengthen the rafter system.

Metal roofing repair

Usually, problems in such a roof arise from errors during its installation and when the fasteners are loosened.

Damage in the form of scratches and cracks is covered with a special paint. Through cracks are closed with metal patches, which are soldered with a soldering iron. The gaps are sealed with silicone roofing sealant or special adhesive tape.

In case of problems with fasteners (screws, rubber washers), it is replaced. Sometimes builders use screws and rubber washers of poor quality, as a result of which problems begin and they have to be changed.

Repair of ceramic or cement-sand tiles

Ceramic or cement-sand tiles are leaking due to cracks. They arise due to a temperature difference or the ingress of cement particles between the tiles, which can crumble from time to time.

To prevent the appearance of cracks on the tiles, which are formed due to temperature changes, it is necessary to strengthen the roof well. If the problem is with the ingress of cement, it is necessary to remove the old putty and apply a new mortar, which consists of 2 parts of sand and 1 part of lime. Linseed fiber is added to the solution.

If there are ruptures of the waterproofing, the repair is carried out according to the following scheme.

1. On the repaired area, it is necessary to remove the tiles with a trowel. Before that, you need to drive wedges under the top plates.
2. Next, the nails are removed, which are attached to the rafters of the slats.
3. A fragment of the damaged waterproofing is cut out with a knife, after which a patch is applied in its place, which has a slightly larger size. It is lubricated with mastic or roofing glue.
4. The section between the slats is measured and the missing pieces are cut out. The slats are covered with an antiseptic. The installed rails must be nailed to the rafters.
5. Tile plates are installed on top.
6. At the end of the repair, the tiles must be protected from mold and moisture. To do this, it is covered with a special composition of synthetic resins. This composition is colorless and crystallizes on contact with water, as a result of which it forms a moisture protective layer.

Repair of a soft roof

The soft roof is quite delicate and it is necessary to periodically monitor its condition. In case of defects in the roof, its repair is quite simple, but it must be done in a warm time so that the bituminous material is not fragile.

With a roof slope of up to 10 degrees usually used bitumen, polymer and polymer-bitumen roll materials. The most common material is roofing material, because it has an attractive price. Its service life is short, about 5 years or a little more.

Polymer-bitumen materials last 15-20 years. Polymer materials, such as Technoelast, serve for about 20 years.

Do-it-yourself roof repair from a soft roof is carried out in the following order:

• First, the surface is prepared - the removal of damaged areas of the soft roof or, in the case of major repairs, its complete removal.
• Next, the prepared surface is coated with a polymer primer.
• After the surface has dried, bituminous mastic (bitumen and roofing material) is applied to it.

If holes or cracks have formed in the soft roof, then they are first poured with hot resin and then a piece of roofing material is glued on top. Around the edges, this piece is coated with hot resin. If the joints are damaged, they are coated with bitumen and trampled, after which the joint itself is coated.

When the roof is swollen, the place of the swelling is cut crosswise. Then the edges of the roof are folded back, the base is cleaned of dirt, poured with heated bitumen and trampled under foot, the edges must also be smeared with bitumen.

Repair of a soft roof

With a roof slope over 10 degrees use shingles.

Do-it-yourself roof repair from flexible tiles is carried out in the following order:

• Also, the foundation is prepared first. It should be clean and smooth.
• Next, the laying of the lining carpet is made (from bottom to top and overlapping).
• Then the tiles are laid (from bottom to top). From the edge of the eaves, the tiles should recede by 1-2 cm. See the video instructions for installing flexible tiles below.

Installation of bituminous tiles

Slate roof repair

Despite the fact that in European countries the production of slate is practically prohibited (due to the carcinogenicity of asbestos), in Russia it still remains a popular material for roofing. This is primarily due to the low price (after all, you can change individual sheets of slate).

Cracks and chips often appear on slate sheets. In case of cracks, they are cleaned and washed, then dried. Next, a mixture is prepared for repair. The mixture is made from PVA glue, cement grade M400 (2 parts) and asbestos (3 parts). PVA is mixed with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Asbestos can be rubbed from slate, but care must be taken to prevent asbestos dust from entering the lungs.

Before filling the crack, it is necessary to prime it with PVA glue (1 part) diluted in water (3 parts). The repair mixture is applied in 2 layers. Each layer must be well dried and at least 2 mm thick. With chips and holes, the entire sheet changes.

Slate for years to come

The roof of a house covered with bituminous tiles is a completely practical and justified option. Why? Maybe because soft roofing materials do not require special maintenance and are easily repaired? How to operate, maintain, repair bituminous shingles - in this article.

The properties of shingles make this roofing material attractive not only because of its expressive decorative effect. Effective in protection and beautiful in appearance, bituminous shingles, among other things, can serve for many years, but subject to proper operation. What is meant by the correct operation of a roof made on the basis of bituminous shingles? Actually, the usual manipulations from a set of standard care:

• periodic inspection of all structural elements;
• cleaning of accumulations of debris during the warm season;
• ensuring high-quality runoff of rain and melt waters;
• checking the performance of ventilation ducts;
• cleaning of snow drifts and ice in the autumn-winter season.

Finally, if in the course of the next inspection of the roof, defects in the coating are found, damage to individual tiled petals and other parts of the roof, you will have to do minor, and maybe even medium repairs. Like any other part of the building structure, the roofing carpet requires systematic maintenance, despite the fact that you have to deal with an object that is not very convenient for carrying out service activities.

The inconvenience of maintaining a soft roof is due to some design issues. Among such moments:

• the presence of steep slopes;
• complex geometric structure of the roof;
• a large number of additional elements (chimneys, roof windows, ventilation ducts, gutters, protective panels, etc.).

Of course, the complexity of maintenance is also expressed in the need to perform work at height.

Spring / summer maintenance of bituminous pavements usually comes down to performing a roof survey and cleaning work on the surface. The best option is a wet cleaning technique. Tool - water hose and soft brush. Large debris is removed from the roof by hand, and mud, dust, sand deposits are washed out by the pressure of water and cleaned out with a brush. In the course of cleaning work, the coating is simultaneously inspected for mechanical damage, cracks, dips, delamination, etc.

In autumn, the main task of maintenance is to free the shingles from the leaves falling from the trees. Dry woody leaves and branches should not be left on the roof in any way, since later, in the process of decay, this natural material forms a favorable environment for the formation of mossy growths. As an additional protective measure against the appearance of mossy build-up on the roof, you can use special chemicals (Boracol-10Rh and similar).

Removing snow and ice in winter is one of the topical issues for property owners who have installed flexible shingles at one time. In this case, the corrugated structure of the roof surface (especially options with gentle slopes) becomes a significant obstacle to the spontaneous disappearance of the snow mass. It should be clear: the accumulation of a large amount of snow is a high risk of mechanical deformation and, as a result, damage to the tile carpet.

The steeply sloped roof design allows for better snow flow, but this presents a different problem. Spontaneous snow melt can also cause mechanical damage in the places of edging of pipe, ventilation ducts, in the area of ​​the shell of the roof windows. The snow mass can damage gutter systems, cornices, panels.

Conclusion - mandatory manual cleaning of bituminous tiles from snow and ice. True, there are also non-standard solutions, for example, a roof heating device using a heating cable.The method is interesting, but expensive.

Maintenance of flexible roofing material must be performed observing some rules for the production of service work:

• work in soft, non-rough shoes and protective gloves;
• use special light ladders and safety ropes;
• exclude the use of sharp metal tools for cleaning the roof from debris, build-ups, deposits, snow and ice;
• to minimize walking along one route directly on the roof.

Snow removal technology assumes layer-by-layer snow removal. In this case, stripping is carried out taking into account the remainder of a small layer of snow up to 10 cm thick on the roof. The snow mass should be removed only with a wooden tool. Strict observance of these rules is a kind of protection of the roofing made of flexible tiles from damage, it is a guarantee of the durability of the coating.

Before considering the technology for repairing a soft roof, it should be clarified: in fact, the owners of houses with a roof made of bituminous tiles during the entire operation period may be faced with the need to perform three types of repairs. These are minor, medium, major repairs. The first two are usually done on their own. Overhaul in most cases requires the involvement of professional performers. The services of specialized firms will certainly be required for small repairs, if the roof slopes have a large angle of inclination and it is simply impossible to work without safety devices. For any repair option, a single rule becomes relevant - soft roofing materials are repaired at an ambient temperature of at least + 5 ° C.

Small damage means partial defects in the form of cracks, small punctures, detachments formed on the area of ​​a separate tiled petal. Such damage is repaired with special bitumen-based sealants. The defective area is cleaned from dirt, degreased, after which the sealant is applied to the damaged area.

If damaged petals are found on a soft roof (with breaks, wide deep cracks, multiple punctures), medium repairs will be required. You can also do this type of repair yourself. The damaged petal (s) will have to be replaced. What is required for this:

• new tile sheet
• bituminous sealant
• knife for cutting flexible (soft) bituminous material
• metal spatula
• hammer
• nail puller

The sequence of work to replace the defective tiled petal (s) is as follows:

1. Carefully, using a metal spatula, peel off and lift the tiled petal of the second upper row, opposite the defective petal, thereby opening access to the fastener element (nail, self-tapping screw) of the damaged petal.
2. Carefully, using a metal spatula, peel off the left and right petals of the first top row, counting from the row of the damaged element, thus providing access to the tiled sheet with the damaged petal.
3. Using a knife, cut through the material around the head of the fastener, cut and remove the damaged tab, then remove the remaining fastener using a nailer.
4. Prepare another petal by cutting out a new shingle leaf.
5. Lay the new element in place of the damaged one, having previously processed the cuts (degrease, dry, fill with bitumen sealant) and secure with nails or self-tapping screws.

After such a renovation, if everything is done in the exact sequence and carefully, the roof made of soft tiles will look like new. For such cases of damage, there is another option - applying patches over the defective area. Usually, this technique is used if there is no way to delaminate the roofing carpet and raise the elements of the flexible tile adjacent to the damaged petal.

Self-repair is perhaps limited to this.More serious damage, up to defects in the lathing, is usually performed by professional roofers.

Today every homeowner wants his property to look its best. That is why they pay great attention to the roofing material. Tiles are very popular in the modern market. This roofing material comes in a wide variety of colors and styles. Smooth and textured tiles will suit almost any home and can completely transform it!

Although shingles are a fairly durable roofing material, they also need to be repaired and replaced periodically. Tile repair is required infrequently, but the homeowner must be prepared for this situation. Nothing is eternal in our world, and tiled roofing is no exception to this rule!

The shingles can be quite heavy. That is why tile repair often requires additional reinforcement. It helps to strengthen the roof and can support the entire weight of the tiled roof. Like any other material, shingles are prone to damage. Most often it cracks. Moisture begins to enter these cracks, which seeps into the house. If one day it starts raining from your ceiling, then it's time to repair your tile roof!

If the tile is cracked, then it can be changed quite quickly and inexpensively. You do not need to remove the entire roof for this. It will be enough to change the damaged tile and install a new one in its place. Please note that tiles may fade over time. That is why it will differ in color from the new one. It is advisable not to waste time in vain, but immediately produce tile repair... Remember, the harder you pull, the more damage will be done to the roof. This can even result in damage to the supporting structures.

If you do not want to replace damaged tiles, you can use a special tool. It effectively fills cracks and prevents them from developing further. Thus, you can economically fix your roof, repair tiles with little money. However, it must be borne in mind that cracks propagate very quickly. They can also go to adjacent tiles. Therefore, you need to be careful when working on the roof. Damaged shingles lose their strength and can crumble under your weight. In addition, the roof surface is often slippery, which is very dangerous.

Despite its obstinate nature, a tile roof is a highly durable material that provides long-lasting and reliable protection for your home. It does not conduct heat like an iron roof, which helps you save on utility bills. If the roof is properly installed, you will always have a good and pleasant indoor climate. Also, the tiled roof has a very attractive appearance that will decorate any home!

So, what to do if the tiles of your house need restoration:

Fast tile repair. Action plan.

Naturally, before exercising tile repair, it is necessary to clearly understand how much work remains to be done.

First of all, we inspect the roof from the inner surface. Examine the beams and rafters. Check for dampness on the inside of the roof and, if present, mark with chalk.

A leak in one place indicates a crack in the tile or a source of waterproofing failure. Leaks in various places indicate poor installation or poor quality of the tiles.

Such an inspection should, of course, be carried out immediately after the rain.

Next, inspect the outside of the roof. Examine the shingles for movement and cracks. Inspect all joints and abutments of the shingles to the roof elements (antennas, pipes, ridge, various ribs).

Raise the edges of adjacent tiles (top and right) using lightly hammering in wooden wedges. Use a trowel to pick up the damaged shingles and pull them out of the row, applying force “to the left and towards you”.

Place the new shingles in place of the old ones, placing them back “in the lock”. Remove the wedges.

The operation can be carried out together, when the assistant from below (from the attic) lifts adjacent tiles, and you easily pull out the damaged one and make a replacement.

As a rule, in opposition to the wind or on steep roof slopes, shingles are attached to clamps, screws or wire structures. This fastener must first be removed (and loosened in the neighboring ones) using a trowel, nippers or a nail puller.

Over time, the lime mortar between the plates may crumble, leading to leaks, and tile repair becomes inevitable. In this case, the resulting cracks are removed with putty, or the entire solution is changed.

When replacing, the joints should be cleaned of obsolete putty. Next, the prepared solution is applied with a trowel.

The composition of the sand-lime mortar:

For one part of lime, two - three parts of fine-grained sand. To improve the solution, linseed tow is added to the batch. This mixture also perfectly binds small cracks on the tiles, eliminating the need for replacement.

When installing a new tile, remove the old mortar from adjacent elements, and only then apply the prepared mixture.

The transverse joints of the rows of tiles are coated on the lower side (from the attic). All adjoining tiles to roof elements (pipes, ridge, windows, antennas, pipe) are coated on the outside.

Under its own weight, or a mass of snow, a shingle roof can sag. In this case, you should tie the rafters with boards (thickness from 40 to 50 mm, width from 150 to 190 mm), hammering (fastening) 3-4 rafter posts at once. In order to avoid damage to the installation, it is better to remove the tiles in this area.

The reliability of the roof should be taken care of at the stage of roof assembly. This will significantly delay and facilitate urgent or planned shingles repairs.

If the waterproofing on the lathing, based on the fastening of the tiles, is broken, the following manipulations should be done:

1. Remove the fasteners on the tiles (staples, clamps or screws),
2. Remove the tiles in the desired area using wooden wedges and a trowel. Removing the tiles, you need to move "from bottom to top". Tile repair complex process and requires accuracy and consistency,
3. Remove the nails securing the rafters to the rafters. Use a hacksaw to cut the slats in the problem area. It is advisable to put cardboard gaskets under the slats so as not to permanently damage the waterproofing.
4. Remove the damaged area (roofing material, etc.) with a mounting knife and fix the patch on the mastic.
5. Saturate the new slats with antiseptic and nail them to the rafters.
6. Proceed with the installation of the tiles, moving “from bottom to top and from right to left”, from the eaves to the ridge, along the roof. Replace damaged tiles if necessary.
7. Finally, for additional protection, it is advisable to cover the roof surface with special silicone resins for tiles, of which there are plenty in stores.

Tile repair is a procedure that will definitely be required sooner or later for this type of roof. And despite the seeming complexity, it is quite possible for a householder to do this on his own.

Shingles are one of the inexpensive but very effective ways to give your home a unique look. But, despite the considerable list of advantages, such material also has its drawbacks. Among them is poor maintainability in case of damage. But, despite this, bituminous tiles can be repaired on their own without resorting to the help of specialists.

Bituminous shingles are quite easy to install and maintain. It is very resistant to natural influences and does not require much attention. Its repair will be somewhat more difficult. repair of roofing from slate sheets. Such a tile, although it consists of separate parts, after installation forms a continuous roof surface. This is where the difficulty lies.

The main cause of wear and damage to shingles is the corrosion of metal fasteners. Because of this, cracks and gaps do not appear in the tiles, as a result of this process, the roof begins to rot and then leaks.

You will need new shingles for the repair, preferably the same brand that you used prior to the repair. Otherwise, the new site will be different and it will be noticeable. Also, different models of tiles can have different shapes and sizes, which can create problems when installing new sheets.

Special nails with a wide head. You can even find galvanized ones. They are less susceptible to environmental influences.

It is recommended to treat protruding nail heads with a special anti-corrosion compound, which can be purchased at a hardware store.

You will also need mastic. It will allow you to process the surface under the tiles and cover up small gaps, ensuring moisture resistance.

• Scissors for metal (for cutting the desired pieces of tiles).
• A nailer or pry bar.
• Trowel (to lift the sheets painlessly).
• Hammer.
• Stairs.
• Brushes for applying mastic or glue.

• As obvious as it may seem, you first need to climb onto the roof. In words, everything is simple, but in fact, very often accidents happen at this stage of work. And all because of ignorance or banal non-observance of precautions. Therefore, be extremely careful and careful, because the roof height can be more than 10 meters. Falling from such a height will lead to serious injuries and their consequences can remain with you for life.
• Due to the fact that bituminous shingles are subject to temperature changes and change their stiffness when they decrease or increase, it is necessary to choose days with a temperature of about 25 degrees for work. Otherwise, in the cold, the hardened sheets can be broken, and in the heat they can be damaged by the tool due to excessive softness.
• Due to the fact that in most cases flexible shingles are mounted with an overlap and the upper row holds the lower one, you will first have to lift the sheet over the damaged area. Sometimes it is necessary to lift a sheet two rows higher, otherwise several adjacent shingles could be damaged.
• To lift the top sheets, you need to carefully slide a trowel under them and lift it up along with the sheet located directly above the purpose of our repair. Underneath, you can see nails that fix the damaged segment of the shingle.
• The nails need to be pulled out with a nailer. It is necessary to slip it under the head of the nail and hit the rod with a hammer. After that, you can see that the nail is tightly inserted into the slot of the nailer and a gap has formed between the tile sheet and the head. After that, we take out the nail by pressing on the rod of the tool.
• Sometimes the tiles are laid in two layers. This is done to increase the strength of the coating. In this case, the bottom layer can also be repaired if required.
• With metal scissors it is necessary to cut out damaged pieces of inner tiles (if they are laid in two layers). You can also cut a new flap from a piece of shingle, choosing the parameters you want.
• The damaged section of the tile is pulled out and a new one is inserted in its place, carefully making sure that it falls into its original place. Otherwise, gaps may form and a leak may appear, which will negate all the efforts made.
• After inserting a new tile sheet, you need to nail it down. It is advisable to use special nails with a wide head, so as not to damage the rather thin material from which the tiles are made. In order to precisely fix the shingle sheet in the same place, you can focus on an even row of nails holding adjacent sheets.
• After installing a new tile sheet, it is recommended to glue it with mastic or special adhesives for flexible tiles. The shingles should be pressed down for a few minutes to avoid the formation of air bubbles, which can cause rust due to the ingress of water.

Bituminous shingles, although they are not the most maintainable material, are nevertheless quite amenable to repair. Even if you are not a professional. The advantages of such repairs lie in its cost. Paying professionals to work is often very expensive. Although the result is worth it. But when repairing bituminous shingles with his own hands, a person knows that he is doing it for himself and will never allow himself to do the work in bad faith. After all, the quality of the repair directly depends on the amount of effort made. Self-repair will allow you to gain experience and save a lot of money.

The condition of the roof covering of your home directly affects the quality of life in it. Therefore, the shingles must be monitored with particular fondness, so as not to miss the sudden appearance of a leak. After all, this is the first step towards the destruction of the house. Water getting inside can cause irreparable damage to even the most durable building.

Bituminous shingles are a durable and inexpensive material that is in great demand. Its repair, although it does not look simple at first glance, is still available to both a seasoned builder and a beginner. Purposefulness and the desire to carry out quality repairs play an essential role in this difficult process. Therefore, the repair of bituminous tiles is a very responsible process, which must always be approached carefully.