Roofing Tools
Roofing tools sold by the case under the C&R label, with Estwing hatchets and the Talon, Magnum and Rock Solid sub-labels: roofing shovels and shingle removers for the tear-off, spud bars and hand spudders, roofer blades and hook blades, seam rollers and probes for single-ply, roof brackets and ladder jacks, propane roofing torches, membrane rolls and asphalt primer, membrane rollers and the trailers and barrows that carry it all. Each listing shows the part number, the pack count and the price for that pack.
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90 products from C&R. Sold by the case (26), by the pack (2), by the tube (2).
Brands in this category: C&R (90)
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Commercial Roofing Equipment (2) · Ladder Accessories (5) · Roof Brackets (3) · Roofing Blades and Knives (7) · Roofing Membranes and Primer (3) · Roofing Torches (4) · Seam Rollers and Probes (15) · Spud Bars (10) · Tear-Off Tools (41)
Guides for roofing tools
What tools remove roof shingles, and how hard is a tear-off? Shingle shovels vs roofing forks vs spud bars, hand spudders and tine bars, slate rippers and pry bars, how long a tear-off takes, magnet sweepers, and what is under the shingles · What is the difference between a roofing hammer and a regular hammer? Roofing hatchets and the shingle gauge, magnetic cap-nail hammers, 16 vs 20 vs 22 oz, smooth vs milled faces, framing, claw and drywall hammers, and the Estwing warranty · What is a hook blade, and which utility knife blade cuts shingles, felt and membrane? Hook blades vs straight utility blades, roofing and carpet knives, linoleum knives, snap-off blades, blade steel, how to change a blade and when a blade is done · Is a seam roller necessary, and what do you use instead? Silicone vs steel seam rollers, 2 inch vs 4 inch, seam probes, weighted membrane rollers, TPO vs PVC vs EPDM, 45 vs 60 mil, what sticks to each membrane, and how a rubber roof is patched · What is a roof jack, and what are the other names for one? Roof brackets at 45, 60 and 90 degrees, 2x6 and 2x10 planks, slater’s brackets, ladder jacks and hooks, ladder stabilizers and locks, hoisting wheels, and the fall protection rules on a roof · What is a roofing torch, and how does torch-down roofing work? Propane roofing torches and weed burners, yellow vs blue flame, the hottest point, modified bitumen cap and base sheets, how torch-down is removed, and the hot-work rules
Roofing Tools questions
What are the disadvantages of butyl tape? It never hardens, so it creeps under load and squeezes out of over-tight joints; it is not structural; bare butyl needs cover from UV; it will not take paint unless fleece-backed; and it is messy in heat and stiff in cold. More in the guide: What is butyl tape, how do you use it, and what does it not stick to? The types, where it goes on a metal roof, butyl vs silicone, flashing tape, wet surfaces, shelf life, removing old butyl, and what the tape will and will not do
What are the different types of butyl tape? Bare rope or strip for compression seals; foil-backed for exposed repairs; thick 60 mil foil for rough surfaces; fleece-backed for coating over; copper butyl for copper and lead; and window flashing tape with a film face. More in the guide: What is butyl tape, how do you use it, and what does it not stick to? The types, where it goes on a metal roof, butyl vs silicone, flashing tape, wet surfaces, shelf life, removing old butyl, and what the tape will and will not do
What is another name for a roof jack? Roof bracket, roofing bracket, shingle bracket or slater’s bracket; the same words also mean a pipe flashing boot. More in the guide: What is a roof jack, and what are the other names for one? Roof brackets at 45, 60 and 90 degrees, 2x6 and 2x10 planks, slater’s brackets, ladder jacks and hooks, ladder stabilizers and locks, hoisting wheels, and the fall protection rules on a roof
What can I use instead of a seam roller? That is a different tool for membrane seams; see the seam roller guide linked below. A paint roller does not replace it. More in the guide: What roller nap do you use, 3/8 or 1/2 or longer? Roller cover sizes and cores, nap for roof coatings and rough surfaces, woven vs microfiber vs foam, why rollers are left in paint, saving a wet roller, tray liners, bucket grids and drill mixers
What is the difference between a roofing hammer and a regular hammer? A roofing hammer adds a hatchet blade with a nail notch and a gauge pin for shingle exposure; a regular hammer drives and pulls nails only. More in the guide: What is the difference between a roofing hammer and a regular hammer? Roofing hatchets and the shingle gauge, magnetic cap-nail hammers, 16 vs 20 vs 22 oz, smooth vs milled faces, framing, claw and drywall hammers, and the Estwing warranty
What does a roofing hammer look like? A small axe with a square milled hammer face, a flat blade with a notch, and a knurled gauge pin along the blade. More in the guide: What is the difference between a roofing hammer and a regular hammer? Roofing hatchets and the shingle gauge, magnetic cap-nail hammers, 16 vs 20 vs 22 oz, smooth vs milled faces, framing, claw and drywall hammers, and the Estwing warranty
C&R series
C&R Tear-Off Tools, C&R Spud Bars and Spudders, C&R Hand Tools, C&R Blades, C&R Knives, C&R Talon Roofer Blades and Knives, C&R Roofing Primer, Membranes and Patch, C&R Seam Rollers and Probes, C&R Ladder Accessories, C&R Roof Brackets, C&R Magnum Roofing Torches, C&R Trailers, Barrows and Commercial Roofing Equipment.
