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 is no easy job, it can even be a hard job for the professionals. Though, with the right tools, it can provide great benefits getting through roofing projects. There are two types of tools, basic and specialized. Many homeowners own some of the needed tools for the job such as: slate cutters, hammers, pry bars and electric drills. 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. These are usually available for rent at home improvement stores, but they can be purchased if you plan on utilizing them again in the future.
If you own any of these tools, make sure they are fully functional before using them in a roof repair. Use the unsharpened knives and pry bars with caution while on the roof because they can be considerably dangerous. All other tools should be inspected as well before being lifted to 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 decide to bring on a roofing contractor, make sure they are qualified. 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. If your roof has major water or storm damage it could be very expensive.