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Tools & Building Materials For Roof Installation

Are you planning to replace your roofing tiles? Keep in mind that roofing installation is not an easy task. However, the task can be made simpler with appropriate roofing tools. Given below are some essential roofing tools for roofing installation and repair.

Vise Grips

Vise grips are basically locking pliers which contain curved jaws. These tools are made from heat-treated alloy steel. This is the reason why they are tough in nature. Moreover, they are also durable in nature and last for many years. Do not worry about the grip aspect as they have comfortable handles. They can also be used as clamps to hold roofing sheets in place. You can then ask your accomplice to cut the sheet. This tool can also be used to bend or mould the metal in different shapes.

Screw-Gun

It is better to use the screw gun rather than using the traditional screwdriver. A screw gun is the most useful tool for roofing installation or repair. It will certainly increase the speed of your installation procedure. Moreover, it comes in handy while mounting nails or roofing shingles. You can also turn it both clockwise to counter-clockwise using its forward and reverse switch. This modern electric model also consists of an adjustment feature which can be used to control the depth of the embedded screw. You can also use this gun for drilling through its pressure activated clutch.

Hammer and Saw

You will also require these two tools for the installation procedure. The saw is required for cutting roofing shingles whereas the hammer is needed to drive the nails into the wall. Collect all these tools well in advance before the installation procedure.

Published at: 12-11-2010

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