How To Replace One Shingle [3-tab style]

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[VirtualDvid]

One day I'm young, next day I'm watching how to fix my roof. Where are my party days? 😅

[Madkilljoy]

I literally have to fix like 5 damaged shingles on my roof and this is exactly what I was looking for, good man

[bougado]

Couldn't ask for a simpler instructional video. This is exactly what I was looking for 👌

[francishung]

Watched this ( and another one ) and replaced a shingle with missing tab this morning for my rental house, probably saving me $150-$200. Thanks for the easy-to-follow video.

[evancorbistephisnama]

Sometimes you are to old to get up the roof anymore but I refuse to pay someone $1839 to replace 18 shingles that my neighbor tree fell and damaged our 1 yr old roof! This is just what I need and I thank you

[DaleLaughter-eomz]

This is by far the best replacement video.
I've been looking for an easier way.
You explained it so simple.
Thank you.

[mattsadach]

Loved the content beautiful repair method but you didn't have to mess up your roof to give us a proper tutorial 👍👍 good man

[yvoeu]

Nice video. Especially appreciated no lame music!

[thewizdad]

Its been 20 years since I spent a summer doing doing three tab. Thanks for the refresher. Need to repair my roof.

[CustCareRep]

Agreeing with Madkilljoy and others -- this video is well done. I was going to call someone to replace a shingle or two, but after watching this video, I think I might try to do it myself. I do need that roof nail remover tool. It’s a big deal trying to get home repair estimates and help in this area, especially for small jobs. Congrats to Shannon. Even the white socks add to the excellent presentation.

[chestermicek]

I gave this video a thumbs up because it was coherent, quick, and it satisfied the title. I see where a lot of perfectionists chose to make a negative comment about the lack of tar paper/felt. To repair that flaw the whole roof must come off. That is not the title of this video. I need to replace one damaged shingle, and now, I think I know the tools I need as well as the technique that I'll use. Thanks, Shannon. You did enough, but you could have added your name, your phone number, your location, and the name of your business.

[LeeFred]

Just replaced a couple of shingles after watching this video. Thanks!

[philipgrace]

This guy literally makes everything so easy. His videos are so easy to understand and clear and he explains everything so well. His camera work is also so professional. I have repaired and fixed multiple things around my house by watching his videos. Great work sir!!

[billendy]

So, we had a sever windstorm event here last week. I lost three spruce trees on my property and two shingles off my roof. I have never attempted to repair my roof, always called a roofer. For just two shingles, not a complicated repairs, the roofer wanted $240 US. I found your video, watched it closely three times, then went out and purchased a bundle of shingles, some adhesive, the pry tool and went to work. Had BOTH shingle repairs completed in under 90 minutes. Could have been faster but I took my time to make sure I had it right the first time. Two caveats: first, my shingles are 39inches, apparently the new standard is 36 inches. So with some directions from Lowes staff, I had to do some creative fitting (had to cut one shingle at 22 inches and one at 17 inches then "butt" them together) to do a proper repair but the repair went well. Second caveat, the roofing tar in a tube is VERY MESSY for a first time user, so you need be careful. In any event, the repairs were successful and I thank you for this helpful video.

[bucsfan]

I was worried as I have a shingle that is curling up. I was concerned about making the problem worse. You have put my mind at ease. Thank you for posting this. You saved the day!

[dougdale]

One search and this video showed me exactly what I needed to do! Thanks for this.

[razaa]

WoW I can’t thank you enough this video is so detailed & informative I appreciate the video. I have never lifted a hammer nor did any intense labor work in my life till today. After watching your video I said let me give this a try after watching your video & Home Depot visit and Talking to roofers I said let me try this & I fixed my own leakage I was experiencing from my 2nd floor. I feel so proud of my self & so does my wife. And thank you for all the informative info in the video

[dr.a]

Very simple and clearly explained. I only lost about 6 shingles in a 85 mph windstorm in Utah last week. A roofer quoted me $600-700! He said it was normally a $200 job, which seemed more reasonable. But he also said they were super busy and a month out. I’m sure they’d rather do a $10000+ new roof than do little repairs unless they were slow. I used to do siding, so I figured it couldn’t be that hard. I already know how to swing a hammer.
Thanks!

[phoenixrizing]

The Do -it-yourselfers thank you!! I am more confident going into this small by GIANTLY seeming patch job ;) thank you sir!! You did great explaining and showing us what can be expected to replace a shingle.

[ryry]

Why would someone give this a thumbs down? An out of work roofing contractor?