Removing Metal Roofing Nails

Grip rite 12 x 1 in.

Removing metal roofing nails.

If the roof is aluminum or another type of soft metal it can be easily dented or otherwise damaged. It turned out to be a very handy additio. You can make the job easier on yourself with the proper tools which include a clay hammer cat s paw pry bar. If you are replacing the nails replace them with new ones as you pull the old ones.

Removal of the incorrect nails is necessary to prevent further damage and degradation. Today rax demonstrates how to pull nails from an old tin roof using an old nail puller. But if you see rust and cracks in the metal replace it. Per pack model 78mscap3 12 25 12 25.

Wear a hardhat safety glasses and gloves while pulling roofing nails. Metal square cap roofing nails 3 lb pack model 1mscap3 12 95 12 95. If you re keeping the old metal flashing carefully remove nails and bend it upward off the shingles with a pry bar. Metal roofing is often made from recyclable materials many of which have an estimated lifespan of 50 years or more.

Grip rite 12 x 7 8 in. Removing nails from this type of roof may present special circumstances. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. 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.

Be careful not to damage the flashing. Corrugated roofing panels come in a variety of metals including copper galvanised steel and stainless steel. Using dissimilar metals whether for nailing or panels will cause a galvanic reaction. Replace dissimilar metal nails with similar metal screws.

Metal in that condition won t last as long as your new roof. 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. Create patches for holes with fiberglass mesh screening and roofing tar.