Scrapers are essential tools that can do jobs you may not have thought about, and shingle rippers are essential for quick roof repairs.
Things to consider:
Roof Repairs – A shingle ripper is a specialized tool that can help with emergency repairs on a roof. The shingle ripper will hook and cut the nail, allowing removal of the shingle. Slip the new shingle into place, but leave it 1⁄4" longer than the other shingles. Nail it into place right below the end of the shingle above it. Then drive it the last 1⁄4" to bend the nails under the shingle above it.
Scraping By – A sidewalk scraper has all kinds of possible uses around your property. The sidewalk scraper makes it possible to chip ice off of the sidewalk following a nasty blast of winter weather.
Roof Specialty –If you have a slate shingle roof, and a shingle needs replacement, the ideal situation is to hire a professional roofer to take care of the job, because working on roofs is one of the most dangerous jobs when working on the house. If you do not have a professional doing the job, a specialized tool will be needed. A shingle ripper is used to remove the damaged shingle. It has a handle and a metal head. The ripper slides under the shingle and the edges hook onto the nails to pull them off. Then the shingle is easily removed.
