FTF #3, How To Repair Shingle Siding

Repairing Cedar shingle siding can be a real pain. Here is an easy and effective way to do it loosing your mind.

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[jasondalton]

Dude, it makes me so happy to know there are real craftsmen like you working. All the carpenters, plumbers, roofers, etc that I've ever hired have had nowhere close to your attention to detail and care. You work on that job like it was your own home, and it's awesome.

[johngleeson]

a longer version of the flatbar in your vest works well to slip up under the shingles and few taps to the staples the shingles slide on out, many ways to shin a cat.love your work

[stanlindert]

Because of you I bought a multi tool. Been using it to. Thanks Samurai.

[binnsh]

I hear what you're saying about not damaging the old tar paper, but you can get the old shingle tips out. When I have to do it this way, I'll cut the old shingles off at up angle, and plane a wedge on the tops of the new to interlock a bit.

[themitchellmadness]

There is a specialty tool that has hooks on it. You slide tool behind shingles and remove the nails. The nails should have been put on in a certain nail pattern two up high in the middle two down low towards the sides. Super easy I replaced hundreds and hundreds of cedar shingles that way. Keep up the good vids and good luck with setting up shop.

[captainh]

This is a fairly quick and simplified method, but personally I would hacksaw the old nails and insert a new full length shingle if at all possible. The new shingles should in place like the originals...whole and tucked under the one above. And trying to cut through the shingles with a multitool without cutting into the paper....cmo'n man.

[jamesoncross]

I like your videos and I think you do great work. This is not a good shingle job. Controling the flow of water is the most important thing in preserving the exterior of a home. The water needs to escape. Silicone traps the flow. I'm actually shocked you did this. It will work but it is not the proper way to do it. Now people that watch this will copy you and not understand and think this is a great way to do it.

[channelname-hi]

i remember when i first purchased my multi tool, the guy at the store was trying to convince me to buy a recipro saw saying that nobody uses mulit tools, i cant live without my multi tool now and every one i work with has one now :)

[monstertrucktennis]

I'm a wee bit disappointed that you of all people didn't tuck the new replacement shingles under the old.I guess you are human after ;^)It is possible, and yes it is a complete PITA.A thin mini flat bar Frankensteined in the shape of a slate hook is most effective.I still Love You Man!

[thewhistlerswoodshop]

What type of tip was the guy across the street using on his jackhammer? I sounded like he was using a wide tip and breaking up a concrete sidewalk. I would think he would have been using a narrower tip on that thing.

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Nice work! I don't do that type of thing very often, but if it comes up I'll remember this tip. I hope you can keep up this series. I am enjoying it.

Bill

[THOMASTHESAILOR]

Nice looking Hack Job, he should have gotten a least one row of shingles underneath the existing shingles, and wrong nails, those won't hold with the expansion of rain water and humidity..

[rojadoja]

I hope you are using the sped up audio from the Fein saw to make a sick beat. Clearly I absorbed the entire worth of this video.

[shannonkane]

Butted up top shingle will end up cupping, previous owner of my house did this all over and I’m slowly replacing them all. Cut the nails above and split the shingle, they’ll fall out.

[woodmasterguy]

Hey Samurai, did you weave your corners when you replaced those shingles?Keep up the videos...

[nholt]

Awesome video! I have a love hate relationship with cedar shakes. They are very expensive and a pain in the ass to install but... they look good!

[damonthompson]

Thx for the tips. As a painter I have to say don’t use silicone as it is not paintable. At least don’t use it anywhere that will need painting. Maybe you used it as a generic term for caulk but if someone makes that mistake can cause someone big headaches. Rock on

[lpi]

I may be wrong should the lower part be free for water to escape no Silicone

[pleasetakemynamenow]

Does two shingles make a double? Nice work.

[sameagle]

You will get water behind the shingles if you do this, especially if they are unpainted. If you silicone the bottom edge it just prevents water from wicking out. The shingles will bow and eventually crack because the front is drying and the back isn't. You need to pull out the old shingles, use a ripping bar to pull the nails and slip a new shingle up behind the old one. It's not that hard once you get the hang of it.

[johngleeson]

a longer version of the flatbar in your vest works well to slip up under the shingles and few taps to the staples the shingles slide on out, many ways to skin a cat.