Removing Metal Roofing Nails

If the roof is aluminum or another type of soft metal it can be easily dented or otherwise damaged.

Removing metal roofing nails.

Removal of the incorrect nails is necessary to prevent further damage and degradation. Metal roofing is often made from recyclable materials many of which have an estimated lifespan of 50 years or more. Create patches for holes with fiberglass mesh screening and roofing tar. It turned out to be a very handy additio.

Using dissimilar metals whether for nailing or panels will cause a galvanic reaction. This tool is older than rax. If you are replacing the nails replace them with new ones as you pull the old ones. A few roofing nails are not going to cause much problem but if you are wary of this happening you can lay down a tarp around the areas that are likely to catch some of these nails.

Per pack model 78mscap3 12 25 12 25. Removing nails from this type of roof may present special circumstances. Replace dissimilar metal nails with similar metal screws. Wear a hardhat safety glasses and gloves while pulling roofing nails.

Metal in that condition won t last as long as your new roof. Grip rite 12 x 7 8 in. Corrugated roofing panels come in a variety of metals including copper galvanised steel and stainless steel. But if you see rust and cracks in the metal replace it.

I don t mean to make too much of this as most of these nails will be stuck in the shingles and they will stay in the shingles on the way to the truck. Metal square cap roofing nails 3 lb pack model 1mscap3 12 95 12 95. Today rax demonstrates how to pull nails from an old tin roof using an old nail puller. Be careful not to damage the flashing.

When replacing metal roofing removing the nails is a tedious and necessary procedure. If you re keeping the old metal flashing carefully remove nails and bend it upward off the shingles with a pry bar. Metal square cap roofing nails 3 lbs.