No matter why your repairing your roof, be it shingle replacement on storm damage, a roof repair requires the proper tools to complete. The roof is an important structure of the home and should be treated with the utmost care when repairing or maintaining.
Roofing"s no easy task for anyone. However, the tools on the job can make things so much easier. Roofing equipment is divided into basic and specialized tool sets. Most homeowners own a few of the need tools such as: a hammer, seaming pliers, pry bar and the electric drill. Some of the specialized tools you will need to acquire are a healthy stock of shingles, tar, and an adhesive-safe brush to apply the tar. Roofing nails, flat-head screwdrivers and chisels are also needed to help removed damaged shingles.
If you are remodeling an entire roof, more efficient equipment will be needed such as shingle rippers and a roofing saw. The positive side of this is all of these tools can be rented from home improvement stores.
Check out the tools you already own to make sure they work properly. Unsharpened knives and pry bars can lead to potential accidents, which is the last thing you want to occur when working several feet up on a roof. The other tools should be inspected and tested as well before using them on the roof. Last but not least, make sure you have enough shingles to finish the job and to cover the bare minimum of repairs.
If doing this roof job on your own is too hard it might be worth it to call in a professional repair team who is prepared to bring in all the tools you need and the honed expertise in completing the repair for you. If you choose a roofing contractor, do it with care. Make sure you verify there professions, ask for a list of references and proof of insurance. Once you have done enough research and have a group of contractors to consider, compare prices. The average cost of repair will be roughly around $ 600.
Tony Fliven is a home improvement writer and blogger with a passion for roofing and roof repair.
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