And obviously there s an inherent danger in using a roofing nailer in that you are on a roof the first rule of roofs.
Roofing hammer purpose.
Roofers slaters hammers this hammer is used by roofers.
It has a spike at one end for putting nail holes in slates.
Safety first we say it all the time but it bears repeating.
On other hammer types this end may be used to lift nails.
On some roofing hammers the claw is sharpened to a point so that it can be used to cut shingles to size.
Other roofing hatchets have an edge for the same purpose.
This is to pierce holes in slate before driving into the rooftop.
However on roofing hammers this end is also designed to help roofers lift shingles.
The primary purpose of a roofing hatchet is to hammer nails.
The other end has a long pick.
The roofing hammer has a flat head on one end for driving nails.
At the other end is a hammer to knock in the nails which hold the slates to the roofing battens.
The handle is on the base of.
Also called a shingle hammer or slate these types of hammers are designed for working with slate shingles while roofing.
How to use a roofing nailer like a pro.
Protect your eyes you ll be shooting nails after all.