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Roofing Tools-Lets Make Sure You Buy The Right Ones
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. The key to doing it yourself rather than doing yourself in is the right roofing tools. These tools can be found at the 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. Industrial versions cut 1/2" thick shingles easily. Some models have a punch to get them started, which as well provides better control in the cutting process.
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 shingles.
When it comes time to install hip ridges and ridge cap, it is time to pull out a hip runner. Contractors use hip runners, so do it yourself roofers should take the hint.
Seaming pliers are another important roofing tool. They're for removing shingles, especially stubborn shingles that seem to have a mind of their own intent on staying in place. Seaming pliers have 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 injuries such as scrapes, bruises and blisters from gripping and pulling rough shingles.
What has a hammer head on one side and an ax and blade on the other? No, not a movie hero's weapon, it's a slater's hammer. This roofing tool is used for both for removing the old roof and installing the new roof. It's as well useful as a regular hammer and with the ax and blade for other projects besides roofing.
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. Local hardware stores, as well as the Internet, are great sources of information on roofing and roofing tools. Between books they carry and staff on hand who can give you advice, they can prepare a person for every step of the roofing process.
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