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A roof in good condition is essential. Therefore any residential shingles roofing repair has to be on the top of your list. If you notice any seepage from your shingles can be indicators of wood rotting from within. This needs to be attended to immediately. If you live in a home that is more than two decades old, the replacing your shingles will be a necessity. If the roof itself is in good condition then you can take on the repair work yourself. If not, it is better to get the professionals in.
If you find that a part of your shingle is missing, you will have to replace the entire one. Check your store room first for any shingles that were left behind from a previous set of repairs. If not, get to a home store and purchase what you need. It is not necessary to get an exact match, you can settle for the closest possible match.
If you have asphalt shingles, then what happens to them with time is that they begin to curl. If you notice this beginning to happen, you can prevent the inevitable for a short time. Glue down the curling corners. Apply some roofing sealant around it and allow it to dry.
Cracked shingles need not be replaced. You can just repair it. Begin by applying a thick strop of roofing sealant under the cracked area. Press the shingle down on it and then apply another coat on top. Once this is done, spread the paste around. They are also very easy to camouflage. Look in the gutter for those colored grains that accumulate with time. Take some of this and sprinkle it on the shingles.
There are several such repairs that you can undertake for residential shingles. These small repairs will help prolong the life of your shingles. Actual roof repairs and replacements are very expensive affairs and can burn a huge hole in your wallet. It is therefore advisable to wait a while with such repairs undertaken periodically.
