Whenever I use my pneumatic nailer on a roof, I keep a safety line on the nailer’s air hose. I use duct tape to attach a rubber tie-down strap — the kind used for lashing cargo to a truck rack — to the air hose. I put the strap about 6 ft. from the nailer. Then I hang the strap’s S-hook on my toolbelt or on a nail driven into the sheathing or a scaffolding plank. This setup allows easy use of the nailer and keeps it on the roof.
James Blohm, Amityville, NY
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Ladder Stand Off
Stability is key when working off a ladder or accessing the roof, and this lightweight aluminum stand-off makes any extension ladder safer and more comfortable to use.
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.
Flashing Boot Repair
Prolonged exposure to the sun and weather can compromise the rubber gasket on standard vent flashing. Use this to quickly and permanently fix failed seals or to help protect the gasket in new-construction applications.
