{"id":1054,"date":"2013-11-21T08:30:47","date_gmt":"2013-11-21T08:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/?p=1054"},"modified":"2020-10-22T07:25:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T12:25:26","slug":"roofing-tools-list-for-commercial-roof-contractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/roofing-tools-list-for-commercial-roof-contractors\/","title":{"rendered":"Roofing Tools and Equipment List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id='icegram_shortcode_0'  data-messages=\"9485\"  class='ig_shortcode_container' ><\/div><br \/>\n<b>Setting Up Shop<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Some tools are so fundamental to the roofing industry that they should be included in every roof contractor\u2019s inventory. Following is a roofing tools list of basic equipment, commercial roofing tools, and the special items required to perform certain tasks.<\/p>\n<h5>General Equipment<\/h5>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ladder (30\u2019 to 40\u2019) <\/strong>\u2013 used for access to the roof. Choose the most stable, heavy-duty model you can find. Do not skimp on safety for you or your employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hard hats <\/strong>\u2013 head protection generally required when working on new construction. Many industries require that hard hats be worn by crew in all plant manufacturing areas. Ensure the hard hat is OSHA approved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft-soled, steel-toed shoes<\/strong> \u2013 should be worn to provide maximum traction on the commercial roof, protect your feet, and prevent damage to the newly-installed roofing system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caulking guns <\/strong>\u2013 required to dispense caulk from tubes. A high-quality caulking gun such as one made by COX or Albion will speed your project and add more money to your pocket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paint brushes <\/strong> \u2013 used to apply bulk caulk and coating in detail areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electric or cordless drill and assorted drill bits and drivers <\/strong>\u2013 used to drill holes in concrete, metal, etc., for securing blockings. May also be used to install screws and fasteners as needed. Mixing attachment is needed to agitate products before application. Helpful hint: Make sure the extra battery for your unit is also charged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pop-rivet gun <\/strong>\u2013 used in the attachment of sheet metal work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wheelbarrow <\/strong>\u2013 used in carting aggregate, debris, roofing materials, etc., across the roof.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scissors <\/strong>\u2013 used to cut fabric. Long-bladed fabric shears work best.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General tool kit<\/strong> \u2013 should include hammers, mallets, hacksaw, screwdrivers, chisels, punches and an assortment of wrenches. A coring tool for taking cores and roof samples, a black sharpie pen, utility knife, gasoline or other cleaner and baggies to keep the samples separated. You should also have a box of baggies for samples that may need to be taken.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roof hoist <\/strong>\u2013 extremely helpful in raising and lowering equipment and supplies from roof deck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bunghole mixer <\/strong>\u2013 mixing blade attachment for electric drill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Pre-Inspection Tools<\/h5>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Core-cutter <\/strong>\u2013 Designed to cut a 2\u201d hold in a built-up roof (BUR) for the purpose of determining the composition of the roof and deck.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Moisture Detection Tools<\/h5>\n<p>In determining the soundness and dryness of a roof surface and underlying insulation, a device such as a Delmhorst meter is indispensable. These meters measure the moisture content of roofing materials.<\/p>\n<h5>Post-inspection Equipment<\/h5>\n<p>Optical Comparator \u2013 The optical comparator is a magnifying eyepiece with a measuring scale on one end, used for determining the thickness of a coating sample. The reticle (measuring scale) is placed against the edge of the sample. The eyepiece is then focused to read the thickness to the nearest mil. It is essential that a very sharp cutting instrument such as a razor blade be used in trimming the sample edge for optimum accuracy. FineScale reticle number 121 is recommended for use with the optical comparator in this procedure.<\/p>\n<h5>Roof Cleaning Equipment<\/h5>\n<p>The commercial roofing tools and equipment listed below are needed for proper preparation:<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stiff bristled hand broom <\/strong>\u2013 used for sweeping gravel and loose debris from the roof surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power broom <\/strong>\u2013 large motorized rotary brush used for thorough sweeping of large commercial roof areas. It weighs 400 to 500 pounds and requires use of a roof hoist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spud bar (hand)<\/strong> \u2013 a long-handled, flat-bladed device used in much the same manner as an ice scraper for chipping and loosening embedded gravel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power spudder <\/strong>\u2013 a motorized device which looks like a rotary lawn mower with steel blades. It removes embedded gravel quickly and completely. It weighs 300 to 400 pounds and requires use of a roof hoist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garden hose with nozzle <\/strong>\u2013 used in conjunction with a hand or power broom for washing and scrubbing the substrate to remove all adhered or embedded dirt and contaminants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shovel <\/strong>\u2013 used for removing aggregate and debris from the roof surface. Choose a sturdy industrial model.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High pressure washer <\/strong>\u2013 machine to disperse water at very high pressure; used for water-blasting embedded dirt and poorly-adhered material from the roof surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vacuum\/Hydrovac <\/strong>\u2013 Vacuum is a large truck or trailer mounted vacuum cleaner utilizing long, flexible hoses to vacuum loose aggregate from the roof surface. Note: Due to high equipment cost, this procedure is usually subcontracted. Hydrovac is an advanced vacuum which simultaneously vacuums loose material while washing and scrubbing the commercial roof with a rotating steel power broom and water spray attachment. The power broom and water serve to scrub the surface and flush out embedded dirt, which is then vacuumed away. This is a superior cleaning system, which does not introduce an excessive amount of water onto the roof, thereby avoiding delays due to a damp substrate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backpack blower <\/strong>\u2013 a lightweight, motorized air blower which is strapped to the worker\u2019s back, freeing the hands to use the flexible hose to blow loose debris from the roof surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air compressor <\/strong>\u2013 a large air compressor usually powered by a gasoline\/diesel engine capable of producing a minimum air pressure of 100 psi with a minimum volume of 100 cfm. This high air pressure is used to blast loose material and debris from the roof surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trash chute <\/strong>\u2013 can be purchased or constructed from plywood and 2\u201dx4\u201d lumber. It is used to safely lower trash and debris from the rooftop to the truck or dumpster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dumpster or truck <\/strong>\u2013 a dumpster, which can be rented, or a truck, which can be rented or purchased, is required when removing a significant amount of material from a roof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Application Equipment<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paint type roller <\/strong>\u2013 9\u201d or 18\u201d paint roller frame utilizing 1\u201d or 1 \u00bc\u201d nap rollers. These may be used to apply <a href=\"http:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/conklin-roofing-systems\/\">Conklin Roofing Systems<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Large paint pan <\/strong>\u2013 for use with rollers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Airless sprayer <\/strong>\u2013 used for applying liquid coating to the roof surface. It can be used for application of all Conklin liquid-applied roof coatings. The specifications for this sprayer are:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><strong><u>Capacity <\/u><\/strong>\u2013 <\/b>Interior paints \u2013 minimum of one gallon per minute (1 gpm)<br \/>\nRoof Coatings \u2013 minimum of two gallons per minute (2 gpm)<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Pressure<\/u><\/b> \u2013 Interior paints \u2013 minimum pressure 2,000 psi<br \/>\nRoof Coatings \u2013 minimum pressure 3,000-5,000 psi<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Nozzle or tip size <\/u><\/b>\u2013 commonly .031 to .034<br \/>\nSet-up and use of this equipment should be accomplished in accordance with manufacturer\u2019s directions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seam roller <\/strong>\u2013 a small hand-held roller, usually silicone free, used to press or roll the Hy-Crown seams together during the welding process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hot air gun <\/strong>\u2013 the electric hot air gun is used to heat weld single ply systems:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEINEL HG2300 Heating Gun:<\/p>\n<p>Voltage:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 120 V<br \/>\nOutput:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1750 W<br \/>\nMax Temp:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1250 degrees F\/700 degrees C<br \/>\nMax Air Flow:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15.4 cfm<br \/>\nAir Pressure:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3,000 Pa<\/p>\n<p>Motor:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brushless\/5,000 hours +<\/p>\n<h5>Roof Removal Equipment<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spud bar (hand)<\/strong> \u2013 a long-handled, flat-bladed device used in much the same manner as an ice scraper for chipping and loosening embedded aggregate and for cutting built-up roof into sections for removal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power roof cutter <\/strong>\u2013 a gasoline engine-powered cutter, which is used for cutting existing roofing material into small sections for easier removal. Weighs 100 to 400 pounds and requires use of a roof hoist or an Enforcer that is a walk-behind power machine that will essentially remove the top part of the coating or system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pry-bar <\/strong>\u2013 a long-handled metal bar used for prying up sections of a built-up roof. A spud bar may also be used for this purpose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shovels <\/strong>\u2013 used for removing loose debris from the roof.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roof hatchet <\/strong>\u2013 used for cutting existing roofing materials such as built-up roofs into small sections for easier removal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand broom <\/strong>\u2013 used for sweeping gravel and loose debris from the roof surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Linoleum-type knife <\/strong>\u2013 a stiff, short-bladed knife for cutting asphalt material such as built-up roofs, rolled roofing, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting Up Shop Some tools are so fundamental to the roofing industry that they should be included in every roof contractor\u2019s inventory. Following is a roofing tools list of basic equipment, commercial roofing tools, and the special items required to perform certain tasks. General Equipment Ladder (30\u2019 to 40\u2019) \u2013 used for access to the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,63],"tags":[34,33,35],"class_list":["post-1054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commercial-roofing","category-contractor-tips","tag-contractor-equipment","tag-roofing-tools","tag-starting-a-roofing-business"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1054"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1054\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.choiceroofcontractors.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}