It’s exasperating and dangerous to have hand tools such as hammers, staplers, or pry bars slide off a roof. To increase the likelihood that they’ll stay put when you set them down, wrap their handles with layers of rubber bands that are thick enough to make positive contact with the roof deck.
Betsy P. Race, Euclid, OH
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Roofing Gun
This lightweight, pneumatic roofing nailer is capable of driving ¾-in to 1¾-in coil roofing nails and has a depth adjustment wheel to dial in nailing depth on the various shingle types you're likely to encounter.
Peel & Stick Underlayment
Often required by code, this durable, slip resistant, self-sealing, and self-adhered roofing underlayment is easy to install and ensures maximum protection along roof eaves, rakes, and valleys.
Shingle Ripper
This tool makes tearing off shingles easier and faster, providing powerful leverage that allows you to work comfortably. Its beveled teeth and wide blade make it easy to remove nails and push shingles off the roof.
