How To Use A Roofing Knife

Shingles at the start and end of rows as well as hip and ridge shingles all need to be cut so the speed of your cut will be important.

How to use a roofing knife.

Ready to use with 8 heavy duty blades. Includes 8 replacement roofing blades. One of the biggest advantages to this knife is that it protects your knuckles when cutting shingles. Set the shingle you re cutting on the roof deck then measure the cut line with a tape measure and mark it with chalk.

This knife features a protective handle to keep the skin on your knuckles. Protect your eyes you ll be shooting nails after all. A retractable knife will do the job just right and since you ll be using it often it s recommended to pick one with replaceable razor blades. Strike the cut line sharply with the hatchet then lift the shingle and bend it along the line made by the hatchet to separate it.

The basic tools used in roofing are. If you re not using a roofing hammer to cut your shingles you may use a utility knife to cut your shingles. Safety first we say it all the time but it bears repeating. A specialized roofer s utility knife has a knob that turns to open the tool eliminating the use of a screwdriver to open and close the tool.

Cut shingles with the hatchet end of a roofing hatchet also known as a roofing hammer. If you re not using a roofing hammer to cut your shingles you may use a utility knife to cut your shingles. How to use a roofing nailer like a pro. Most flooring and roofing knives.

Shingles at the start and end of rows as well as hip and ridge shingles all need to be cut so the speed of your cut will be important. One of the roofing hand tools you need to have in your roofer s toolbox is the utility knife. The blade design gives good leverage and control. Approximate overall length 7 in.

Estwing s roofing knife is constructed of plated heavy gauge steel casing. A flooring and roofing knife is used for cutting through vinyl and linoleum flooring and some roofing material. Blade adjusts to exact depth. A utility knife is used for cutting roofing material.

Storage for 2 extra blades in handle. Sometimes when cutting shingles your knife gets caught on the double layer so you pull harder then go through it and grind your knuckles on the gritty shingles.