Roofing Hatchet Use

For work i prefer the estwing shingler s hatchet.

Roofing hatchet use. Dominique le bot hemera getty images in the world of compressed air powered nailers and disposable utility knife blades the need for a specialty roofing hammer with an attached cutter and gauge isn t as pressing as it was but many roofers still prize their roofing hatchets. A hand nailed roof is hands down a better roof than using a nail gun. Though considerably expensive it can last for more than 100 years and is incredibly energy efficient. Solar glass roofing is the most durable of all roof types.

You can also use a shingle hatchet when you re doing a repair or reroofing job and need to remove old or damaged shingles. What type of roofing is the cheapest. Asphalt roofing is the most affordable with asphalt shingle prices ranging from 70 to 160 per. I ve owned both types of estwing roofing hatchets.

What is the most durable type of roof. I m still curious if there is any difference between a roofing hatchet for asphalt shingles and the hatchet prefered by shake siders. I always took the scoring device off my hatchet rather use a knife with hook blade. By sliding the claw of the hammer beneath a shingle you can use leverage to pry it up.

Hazlett jan 24 2009 08 12pm 3 if you whre installing a standard 3 tab shingle you can snap a line 11 1 4 up from the bottom of the roof this gives you a 3 4 overhang if you install the first course to that line. I m aware of the hatchets roofers use with the adjustable gauge and narrow blade and there are plenty of those around. I have roofing crews that can hand nail just as fast as a gun. I ve turned the handles green with my own sweat and with everyday use swinging a 2lb estwing i ve worn them down in 3 4 years which is considered an excellent life span for any roofing hammer hatchet.

I looked for a collins hatchet and had little luck. You can also use a shingle hatchet when you re doing a repair or reroofing job and need to remove old or damaged shingles. A hand nailed roof trump s a gun nailed roof any day. The primary purpose of a roofing hatchet is to hammer nails.