Here is a selection of some of the best and most popular hammers for roofers. This list includes the best roof hammers for shinglers and the best slate roof hammers. Because these hammers vary in style and use, they are listed in no particular order. Pro and cons, along with reviews can be found by …
Even with the innovation of pneumatic roofing nail guns, hammers are still necessary in roofing. There are many different shapes and sizes of hammers available, each with different specific functions. For residential roofing, four styles of hammers are mostly used. What type you use depends on what type of roofing you are doing. Asphalt shingles, …
Need to find out how many slate per square? (A square is a 10×10 foot section) Use the calculator below. The answer depends on the length and width of the slate, and also the headlap that is used when installing. The normal headlap is 3 inches, but this may need to be increased when installing …
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is a US government agency regulating workplace safety. If you are a roofing contractor in the United States, with at least one employee, you are required to abide by OSHA safety standards. If you work alone, you are not required to abide by OSHA standards. If you have no …
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Roofing Tools and Equipment Good, reliable roofing tools and equipment are critical for any roofing contractor. Some tools end up collecting dust or costing more time or money than they are worth. It is important to research the equipment and tools you want to purchase to make sure they are safe, reliable, and worth the …
If you have ever hand-nailed a shingle roof, and then used a nail gun, you will know the huge difference this tool will make in production time when used properly. Roofing nail guns are pretty much essential to any roofing trying to compete in the asphalt shingle market. Here is a comparison of two of …
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Here is a small list of some of what The Roofer’s Helper’s considers the best roofing tools: The Stortz Medium Duty Slate Ripper My Stortz slate ripper has lasted over twenty years. It is a great tool not only for slate repair, but also for shingle repair and tile repair. I can’t see any roofer …