It’s exasperating and dangerous to have hand tools such as hammers, staplers, or pry bars slide off a roof. To increase the likelihood that they’ll stay put when you set them down, wrap their handles with layers of rubber bands that are thick enough to make positive contact with the roof deck.
Betsy P. Race, Euclid, OH
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Shingle Ripper
This tool makes tearing off shingles easier and faster, providing powerful leverage that allows you to work comfortably. Its beveled teeth and wide blade make it easy to remove nails and push shingles off the roof.
Fall Protection
With a 50-ft safety line and a hinged, reusable anchor, this complete safety harness kit allows you to easily protect yourself while working comfortably and efficiently.
Peel & Stick Underlayment
Often required by code, this durable, slip resistant, self-sealing, and self-adhered roofing underlayment is easy to install and ensures maximum protection along roof eaves, rakes, and valleys.
