How to use a roofing hammer.
How to use a roofing hatchet.
You obviously don t roof for a living so i wouldn t worry about buying a specialty roofing hammer for this one job.
I will do a few roofs a year usually for friends family etc and have never found the need for a roofing hammer.
Diy easy roofing shingling trick duration.
Hook the node over.
Place shingles using the shingle gauge which is the mysterious node on the hatchet blade.
With practice you can set nail and cut the edge shingles with the same tool.
Set the shingle you re.
We used to use the estwing 20 oz.
To finish the cut bend the shingle along the line.
You can also use a shingle hatchet when you re doing a repair or reroofing job and need to remove old or damaged shingles.
The hammer will not cut all of the way through the shingle.
By sliding the claw of the hammer beneath a shingle you can use leverage to pry it up.
And trust me i need very little excuse to buy a new tool.
The 5 holes made an adjustable exposure gauge and the hatchet has a cutting edge on the side also.
Roofing hammer when hand nailing 3 tab shingles.
Cut shingles with the hatchet end of a roofing hatchet also known as a roofing hammer.
Cut the shingle to size with the claw of the hammer.