[Joe Llamahead]

Folks I just had to remove an old pump hours shed to rebuild, the wood gets burned , but asphalt shingles, no way would I burn them!
As I was collecting up the old shingles. I got to thinking what could these be used for ?
The thought crossed my mind these old asphalt shingles could be used for a road or pathway.
Before I try it, I'm wondering if anybody else has tried this or has other ideas for recycling these old shingles?


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[davidg]

you can use them for a walkway, but make 100% certain you get all the nails out!

they also make a great nonskid surface for ramps. Or use for shims in moisture prone areas, one of my toilets needed a shim when i replaced it and i used a folded shingle tab.

 

[Ken N Tx]

Folks I just had to remove an old pump hours shed to rebuild, the wood gets burned , but asphalt shingles, no way would I burn them!
As I was collecting up the old shingles. I got to thinking what could these be used for ?
The thought crossed my mind these old asphalt shingles could be used for a road or pathway.
Before I try it, I'm wondering if anybody else has tried this or has other ideas for recycling these old shingles?


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I use them for weed block in flower gardens (covered with mulch or bark)...:fing32:

 

[Tractor-Holic]

I read in a pole barn building book they suggested using asphalt shingles under poles or fence posts,they will get forced into the end grain of the wood under a load and impregnate the wood with the asphalt and prevent rot...

Other than that,I cant think of much else to use them for,unless some are good enough to use on a shed maybe...a friend who is a home improvement contractor says most of the cost of doing a roofing job is disposing of the old roofing "legally"...dumpster charges and them being labeled as potentially hazardous waste really cuts into his profits..its not "right" to bury them,but many here do!..

 

[Copperhead don't play]

I used mine as weed block between my raised beds and the path to my garden area. It's worked better than I though it would.

 

[Obscured_by_Clouds]

Pathway underlayment or weed blocking would be my first thoughts.

 

[TAHOE99]

Local garbage dump used to shred them into strips and then put them down on the parking lot to a softball park they had, it's was almost like driving on asphalt.

 

[rockford]

I use old carpet and shingles as weed barriers. The shingles work better. I recently came home to find my son visited and was working in the yard. He proudly said, "Hi Dad, I picked up all those old shingles and took them to the dump for ya." AAAARRRRGH!

 

[engine2quarters]

I chipped up some asphalt shingles with the leaf shredder. Makes a 'fine' shovelable dirt that I used everywhere, especially filling in pesky holes. Yup, the chipper blades did get a beating, but they have 3 sides to work with and the drum needed cleaning. Had to wear ear protection as well as eye protection.
Don't do it in dry grass or during forest fire season.

I too have heard about pole ends. I've seen them between decking boards and cross members, similiar to putting tar paper between to limit water into the cross members.

Those nails (or staples) you forgot to remove when placing the shingles in the pathway will leave a lasting impression.