On other hammer types this end may be used to lift nails.
Roofing hammer purpose.
This is to pierce holes in slate before driving into the rooftop.
The other end has a long pick.
On some roofing hammers the claw is sharpened to a point so that it can be used to cut shingles to size.
And obviously there s an inherent danger in using a roofing nailer in that you are on a roof the first rule of roofs.
Other roofing hatchets have an edge for the same purpose.
In the middle it typically has a claw for pulling removing nails.
It has a spike at one end for putting nail holes in slates.
The primary purpose of a roofing hatchet is to hammer nails.
Also called a shingle hammer or slate these types of hammers are designed for working with slate shingles while roofing.
How to use a roofing nailer like a pro.
Safety first we say it all the time but it bears repeating.
Roofers slaters hammers this hammer is used by roofers.
The handle is on the base of.
Dominique le bot hemera getty images in the world of compressed air powered nailers and disposable utility knife blades the need for a specialty roofing hammer with an attached cutter and gauge isn t as pressing as it was but many roofers still prize their roofing hatchets.
Protect your eyes you ll be shooting nails after all.
At the other end is a hammer to knock in the nails which hold the slates to the roofing battens.