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How to Repair Wooden Shingles

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Broken or rotten shingles should be repaired to keep a home protected against the elements.
Step 4: Dry-fit the new shingles in place.
Position the new shingles in place. The space in between shingles should be at least an inch or more from the spaces between shingles in the courses above and below. This ensures that water running through a crack will land on the outer surfaces of the shingles in the course below. There should be 1/4-inch of space between each shingle.
Make sure the space between shingles is an inch away from the space in the course below.

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Roof or second-story shingle repair may require a ladder. Be sure to follow all ladder safety instructions.

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