Roofs are subjected to tear and wear due to constant weather exposure. If you don't take care of your roof, molds, mildew and debris can result in structural damage and costly repairs. If you don't take care of your roof, molds, mildew and debris can result in structural damage and costly repairs. It is important you have the correct tools to take care of your roof. First you will need a utility knife. Utility knives can be used to cut drywall, trim asphalt roof shingles, and slice through fiberglass insulation. Utility knives are quite safe to use since . Besides a utility knife make sure you invest in a roofing hammer with a straight claw. To cut wood, shingles or roofing panels, a circular saw would be the best tool. This electrically-powered tool can cut roof panels and plywood sheathing into an array of different sizes. It is essential your roofing toolbox contains a roofing nail gun. Compressed air is used to push the nails from the loaded gun strip unto the sheathing or shingles.Residential roof replacement