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A DIY Guide to Local Roof Repair

Some homeowners see a damaged shingle and panic, thinking that they have to replace their entire roof. However, that's not the case most of the time. The Youtube video "How to Replace or Repair a Damaged Shingle" has all the information you need to fix things yourself or decide if you have to call a local roof repair service. Let's find out more!

A damaged shingle is one of the most common problems homeowners can expect on their roofs, and it's not the end of the world. Replacing shingles shouldn't be a problem because they can easily pop off to add a new one.


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Some people try to patch the ruined shingles with caulk or other material, but that's not worth the trouble. It'll look terrible and it's so much better to simply replace that part.

First, you need to have a flat bar because you must break the shingle apart from the glue that's keeping it on the roof as well as separate it from the other shingles. If your roof is older, this process should be easy. Sometimes, you can do it with your hands. However, you'll need to be careful with the flat bar on newer roofs because the glue is probably still working perfectly.

You can watch the rest of the video for more details about local roof repair.

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