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But it’s hard because this is the most handy tool we’ve come across in a while. Less bending over. Less fumbling through your carpet or flower beds for errant nails and screws. Imagine what you will do with all your extra/ newfound time!

Who are we kidding, you’ll probably find another home improvement project to tackle just so that you can use your handy magnetic sweeper!

Problem Solved

As an added bonus, we do sell these tools on our site.
There. Problem solved.

Now we can start solving the biggies: world peace…

~J.C.

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So let us give you our most valuable tip to properly install your new metal roof and protect your investment.

Invest in and use the proper tools for the job and use them RIGHT!

Seems pretty easy right? So let’s go over what tools you are going to need.

Installation Tools For Metal Roofing

The first really great thing I have to tell you, is that not all of these tools require you to purchase them. We rent a few of them and I will tell you which ones as we are going over them. See I already saved you money.

The other thing I want to point out before we move onto the list of things is that anything you buy or rent from us, we will give you lessons on and show you the proper technique to use each tool. This is important as you can damage the metal roof if you are installing it wrong or using a tool incorrectly. See, I just saved you money again! You’re welcome.

Seamer

The number one item you have to have to install a metal roof is a seamer. There are two types of seamers, manual and electric. The manual is available for purchase, the electric you could purchase, but I do rent these as they are quite expensive to buy.

The seam is a line, ridge, or groove formed from fitting, joining, or lapping two components. The seamer joins these two points together. Here is a quick video to demonstrate it.

No way around it, you have to have one of these. Again, we will show you how to use it if purchased/rented from us.

Cutting and Measuring Tools

The second necessity are your cutting tools and measuring tools. The really nice thing about these are they would be usable on other projects.

There are numerous ones available in the cutting tools. My main suggestion is to get a QUALITY tool. A quality tool will last a long time, be easier to use, and will give you cleaner lines. Come see us for more information on cutting tools.

Bending and Forming Tools

Thirdly, you will want to have some manual bending and forming tools. These come in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes. There is a large range of what they will do as well.

To find the best of these tools, ask us when you purchase the roof based on what you want it to look like. That way we can help you find the best tool for your job. And again, we will give you technical support on these tools.

Everything Else

Lastly, you have the “odds and ends” of the tools. These include a drill for obvious reasons. You will want a puncher, to punch holes in the metal making the screw sink cleanly. You will also want a soldering tool to solder the ends. We do sell soldering tools as well and we can train you on how to use them.

You will also need brackets and screws. Once we have the dimensions for your new roof, we can put together a packet for you that will have the perfect brackets and screws that you’ll need. It is important that you use the right type of metal screws with your roof. We will make sure you get the right type and the perfect amount.

My main recommendation is that if you have any doubts or questions on your installation or the tools, don’t struggle with it! We offer technical support on our tools and are more than happy to show you the proper way to use them.

-JC

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So you have decided to install that metal roofing.  Good for you!

If you are in semi-good physical condition and you have enough construction know-how to read a tape measure, remember the three, four, five, square rule (explained later for the complete novice) and have hands that are able to grip a screw gun, the battle is half over.

Let’s also say your home has the normal run of the mill roof with a roof pitch that is somewhere between 3 inches of fall in 12 inches (3/12) and 6 inches of fall in 12 inches (6/12).  These roofs are fairly easy to walk on and aren’t so steep that you can expect to slide off them. If you are a first timer, easy is probably an understatement. Is installing a metal roof something the average, semi-handy homeowner can accomplish.  Without a doubt and it’s not that difficult.

Let’s talk about the physical condition part. You are not running a marathon here, it isn’t a race. You don’t need to be in tip-top physical condition.  None of us are.  You will be working for yourself and at your own pace so you can work as fast or slow as needed depending on the individual.   You will of course be making several trips up and down a ladder and you will be walking and kneeling on an uneven surface. Get a good pair of kneepads and expect that you might be using a few body parts that aren’t used to it—not that you’re straining them, you’re just using them and they haven’t been used since…you can fill in that blank. You’re going to save some serious money so the occasional ache is worth it—those are temporary anyway.  Plus you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself.

Okay, now let’s make sure you have enough of the basic tools to get the job done.  A good pair of leather or heavy canvas gloves is a necessity; the edges of those metal panels are pretty sharp sometimes.   As I mentioned earlier you’ll need a tape measure, depending on the size of the roof maybe two of them.  A 25 footer and a 100 footer will be all that is needed for most roofs.  You will need the basic hammer, utility knife, wonder bar or pry bar and some sort of straight edge.  You will also need a couple of chalk lines, remember, red chalk is permanent; it works well on the underlayment or sheathing.  Use blue chalk if you chalk a line on the finished panels, blue is temporary and can be swept or washed away.  Metal or tin snips are next on the list.  You could get by with the yellow handled or straight cut snips but it is nice to have the green (right cut) and the red (left cut) snips also.

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