A roof is constantly battling the elements. If you don't take care of your roof, mold and mildew can result in structural damage and costly repairs. It is important you have the necessary tools to take care of your roof. Make sure you have a utility knife. Utility knives can be used to cut drywall, trim asphalt roof shingles, and slice through fiberglass insulation. Utility knives are pretty safe to use since they have a retractable razor blade. Besides a utility knife make sure you buy a roofing hammer with a straight claw. Invest in a circular saw to cut singles or panels. A circular saw is an electrically-powered tool can cut roof panels and plywood sheathing into various different sizes. To hammer nails in, abandon the manual hammer and opt for a nail gun. Compressed air is used to push the nails from the loaded gun. home Roof replacement contractors Norcross