Removing Metal Roofing Nails

Be careful not to damage the flashing.

Removing metal roofing nails.

If the roof is aluminum or another type of soft metal it can be easily dented or otherwise damaged. Grip rite 12 x 1 in. This tool is older than rax. Replace dissimilar metal nails with similar metal screws.

Metal in that condition won t last as long as your new roof. If you are replacing the nails replace them with new ones as you pull the old ones. If you re keeping the old metal flashing carefully remove nails and bend it upward off the shingles with a pry bar. Grip rite 12 x 7 8 in.

Removal of the incorrect nails is necessary to prevent further damage and degradation. Using dissimilar metals whether for nailing or panels will cause a galvanic reaction. But if you see rust and cracks in the metal replace it. Metal square cap roofing nails 3 lb pack model 1mscap3 12 95 12 95.

Removing nails from this type of roof may present special circumstances. You can make the job easier on yourself with the proper tools which include a clay hammer cat s paw pry bar. 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. 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.

When replacing metal roofing removing the nails is a tedious and necessary procedure. Metal roofing is often made from recyclable materials many of which have an estimated lifespan of 50 years or more. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Wear a hardhat safety glasses and gloves while pulling roofing nails.

Corrugated roofing panels come in a variety of metals including copper galvanised steel and stainless steel. Per pack model 78mscap3 12 25 12 25. It turned out to be a very handy additio.