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A broken roof can cause many problems for your home from leaks to condensation, damp, and mold. Therefore, if you detect an issue with your roof, it’s best to (quite literally) get on top of it as quickly as you can. With this being said, it’s important to follow every single safety measure when working at a height, as professionals undergo thorough harness training to ensure safety and a successful project. Therefore, if you feel that fixing your roof is outside of your capabilities, you should always contact a professional, rather than trying to embark on the project yourself.
If you attempt the project and fail, this could result in greater costs when you do bring in a professional to amend your mistakes. On top of this, you could put yourself in serious danger, which isn’t worth it no matter how much money you save. With this being said, what are the best tools available for roof repair?
Equipter RB4000
An Equipter acts as a debris container, so that you’re not constantly traipsing up and down a ladder to transport the debris. Therefore, it not only saves time and boosts productivity, but it also acts as an effective safety measure. The Equipter can be towed to the job site, much like any other trailer, and it can be driven anywhere on the property. Then, the container can be positioned next to your home and extended where necessary to cover flowerbeds and other borders. Similarly, it can be raised as high as 12 feet so that you can directly deposit any debris into the container. Once this has been done, the filled container can dump the debris into a container or truck.
Cap Nail Gun
When it comes to securing house wrap, felt, or underlayment, a cap nail gun is a must. This tool shoots three caps per second, making it highly productive. On top of this efficiency, the piece of equipment is small, meaning that it won’t weigh you down, as it’s significantly lighter than other roofing tools.
Shingle Hog
The shingle hog was designed by a roofer, meaning that it was designed to be as user-friendly as possible. Shingle hogs are powered by an air compressor, which reduces the tear-off time of old shingles in a simple and efficient manner. This piece of equipment can handle the likes of two- and three-layer roofs, meaning that it significantly reduces wear and tear on the roofer’s arms, shoulders, and back. Consequently, not as much time will be wasted to stretching, rest, or injury.
Cordless Roofing Nailer
The first piece of equipment that everyone should have in their toolbox for roof repair is a cordless roofing nailer. When using one of these, you can be in and out within a few minutes. Cordless nailers are comfortable to hold and fire around two nails per second, resulting in maximum productivity.
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Automatic Staple Gun
In the instances where underlayment needs to be quickly tacked, an automatic staple gun is the perfect tool. Not only is it lightweight, but it also has a long magazine, meaning that it doesn’t require constant reloading.
Stow-A-Brake
Stow-A-Brake allows you to easily mount your aluminum brake to your truck’s ladder rack. The set-up process is seamless due to the engineering of gas springs; in turn, this also means that it’s very simple to dismantle. As well as this, it can be operated with only one crew member, allowing for solo projects and better productivity.
Is your roof in need of a repair? Consider the above tools when working on your roof for enhanced safety and productivity.
