After stripping the shingles down to the roof jacks remove the jacks.
Stripping roof shingles.
They are made from a single layer of asphalt and have a very flat appearance that typically offers a slate look.
Shingles typically show signs of wear along the.
What is the best way to strip a roof.
Also known as 3 tab shingles due to the cut of the shingle or simply strips strip shingles are the original and most basic asphalt shingles.
If you insist on tackling it yourself take a few basic safety measures like equipping yourself with hand and eye protection and heavy.
Work the remaining courses loose with a fork or tear off shovel but don t pry them completely free or they ll slide off the roof.
If large sections of shingles are coming loose and falling off it s time for a new roof.
Stripping can be done with a flat shovel slower than a shingle shovel but works bone headed the water and ice don t skip it if the pitch will be less then 3 12 it s cheap enough for the extra protection you get.
But while the project is simple it has the potential to be quite dangerous.