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.
Five to 10 years depending on your roof s condition.
The tear off gets a lot more complicated if you have something other than asphalt up there.
Moss holds moisture against the roof surface and overtime in freezing climates can cause damage to the granules on the top of the shingles.
Moss can be brushed off but it won t prevent it from growing again.
Follow the directions of the shingles that you purchase or use the other shingles on the roof as a guide.
If a shingle is missing your roof becomes vulnerable to the elements especially wind and rain.
This can happen if a piece of debris has been blown into your roof thereby causing a piece of shingle to break off.
Some shingles become discontinued and repairs cannot be made due to the roof shingles being unavailable.
Most shingles have pre cut holes for nails usually three per shingle.
Lastly the shingles have to be currently available on the market.
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.
You may need to contact a professional roofing contractor.
There are many factors when an insurance adjuster inspects your roof.
Take care not to damage the shingle surface.