Roofing Air Knife

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.

Roofing air knife.

A cross between a pneumatic tool and a hook blade utility knife the air knife s reciprocating piston zips the 1 1 4 inch deep hook through shingles in a blur with just a light draw force. Drywall axe all in one hand tool with measuring tape and utility knife measure mark and cut drywall shingles insulation tile carpet foam measure and mark wood for rip cuts. Packed with fasten edge technology an industry leading feature set this nailer can take on any roofing job. It s great for trimming rake edges and valleys and cutting into shingles or around vent stack boots as well as trimming starter shingles.

Coil roofing ridgid introduces the 15 degree 1 3 4 in. In the world of compressed air powered nailers and disposable utility knife blades the need for a. I started with my roofing knife got tired of messing with it and ordered this tool. Metal drip edge isn t usually required check with a local building official but it gives roof edges a nice finished look prevents shingles from curling over the edge and keeps water from running directly down your fascia boards.

Chalk line tools reel and chalk. The model i use an air knife is over 10 years old and the company roofmates seems to have gone out of business. From the time i got the ladder from the garage the air hose extended the blade installed and the shingles cut was about 30 mins with set up time taking longer than it took to finish the job. This roofing nailer is a perfect combination of power weight and speed.

Roofing hammer or hatchet. Roofing air knife blades 1 pack 36 213 view product. Ridgid introduces the 15 degree 1 3 4 in. Hart tools offered the roofing cutter h040sca for several years.

Roof mates new air knife is a real knuckle saver. Roofing utility knives. Reciprocating saw and circular saw. Rigid sold a model around 2012 2013 but they have discontinued the tool.

Roofing shovel or shingle tear off tool. Drill cordless electric or air. 3 6 out of 5 stars 423. Roofing blade or utility knife.

This cutaway drawing shows the steps involved in roofing a house. Install the drip edge. Caulking gun or cement bucket and trowel. Measuring tape or laser tool.

Roofing air knife blades 3 pack 36 212 view product. 18 mm snap off knife replacement blades 10 pack 36 218.