Roofing Tools Required To Remove A Roof
You can’t go wrong hiring a qualified professional for a roofing project. But with a little bit of time and knowledge, and often with the help of a few friends, replacing a roof is a realistic do it yourself project. If you use the right roofing tools the job can be relatively easy. Look for these tools at a local hardware store.
A slate cutter does just what the name implies, cuts slate and shingles. It slices through most roofing materials like the proverbial hot knife through butter. For even the thickest shingles an industrial version slices them easily. For an easier start and more control make sure to get a model with a punch.
Instead of throwing the shingles to the ground, which requires a constant trek to the perilous edge, consider a ridge bucket. These buckets hug the roof so they won’t slip even on a steep roof. It’s safer and quicker to use a ridge bucket to dispose of materials.
Use a hip runner to install ridge cap and hip ridges perfectly straight every time. Of all the roofing tools this is one the contractors always have, but do it your self enthusiasts rarely consider.
Seaming pliers are another important roofing tool. They’re for yanking off shingles, especially stubborn shingles that almost have a mind of their own intent on staying in place. Seaming pliers have teeth to grip the shingle without tearing it. Add a good pair of thick work gloves to save your fingers and hands from scrapes, bruises and blisters from gripping and pulling rough shingles.
A slater’s hammer has a hammer head, as well as a small ax and a blade on the opposite side. This roofing tool can be used both for removing the old roof and installing the new roof. Don’t worry about it going to waste after the roofing project, it’s also a handy every day hammer.
Most local hardware stores rent these tools as well as sell them. This way a roofing novice can use the best quality tools rather than one that’s cheaper to purchase. Knowledge is also a roofing tool, perhaps the most important of them. These local hardware stores are also sources of information on roofing.
