Q: What are the steps involved in the removal and replacement of damaged shingles? A: The following steps are recommended for the proper removal and replacement of damaged shingles. Notes: In hot weather, cool shingles with a water hose to allow easy separation of the shingle tabs; In cold weather, avoid excessive bending of the shingles as it could cause cracking. Step 1: Loosen adhesive under tabs in the second row above the damaged shingle. Lift tabs and withdraw the exposed nails. Step 2: Loosen and lift tabs in the first row above damaged shingle and withdraw exposed nails. Step 3: Loosen tabs of damaged shingle which can now be removed. Step 4: Place new shingle in the same position from which the sample was removed and re-nail. To reseal shingles, lift tab and apply 1� diameter spot of shingle cement under each tab. Press tabs down into the cement. Repeat nailing and cement procedure for any other rows that are damaged.