Roofing Tools You Need To Maintain Your Roof
March 28th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed
There’s no doubt it’s a wise move to hire a qualified roofing contractor to remove, install or maintain a roof. But with a little bit of time and knowledge, and often with the help of a few friends, replacing a roof can be a rewarding do it yourself project. The key to doing it yourself rather than doing yourself in is the right roofing tools. Most of the following tools can be found at the local hardware store.
Nothing beats a slate cutter for cutting slate and shingles. It goes 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 faster to use a ridge bucket to dispose of shingles.
When it comes time to install hip ridges and ridge cap, it’s time to pull out a hip runner. Contractors use hip runners, so do it yourself roofers should take the hint.
Seaming pliers aren’t for sewing. They’re for removing shingles, especially stubborn shingles that almost have a mind of their own intent on staying in place. Seaming pliers include flat teeth to grip the shingle without tearing it. Combine the pliers with a good pair of thick work gloves to save your fingers and hands from scrapes, bruises and blisters caused by 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 is used for 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.
Not only will most local hardware stores carry these tools, they’ll rent some of the larger ones such as a slate cutter. 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.
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