Roofing Materials

Attention ambitious office workers:

Think you're up to the challenge?  Repairing or replacing a roof is a noble endeavor.  Before you set out with a tool belt and a bunch of stuff you don't need, familiarize yourself with proper roofing supplies.  Take a look at this list and see if you even know what these things are.  Then try to imagine yourself using them while others are watching.

Tape measure

Chalk line

Carpenter's square

Hammer

Utility knife

Tin snips

Caulking gun

Work gloves

Nail apron

Circular saw

Square-mouth shovel

Pry bar

Nylon or polypropylene rope

Safety harness

Ladder or scaffolding

Cutting board (avoid cutting through shingles)

Now that we've weeded out the amateurs, it's time for round two.  Different kinds of roofs will require a wide variety of materials not shown in the following list.  Here, we'll just assume you are replacing a traditional shingle roof.

Eave protection

Shingles

Stainless steel roofing nails

Underlayment

Multi-purpose cement

Don't get discouraged if you are unfamiliar with some of these supplies.  Persistence goes a long way.  You've managed to get to the end of this article; and that says a lot.

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