Skylight and chimney flashings are often worth saving if they re in good condition.
Remove nails for metal roofing without damage.
How to easily remove roof nails from a metal roof step 1.
Then resting the hammer on the metal bar pulling the nails.
I took two blocks of wood and two pieces of 1 4 steel placed across as short a distance as i could between the blocks.
You can make the job easier on yourself with the proper tools which include a clay hammer cat s paw pry bar.
Use a straight claw hammer or flat bar to remove the.
When replacing metal roofing removing the nails is a tedious and necessary procedure.
You may need to fashion a block of wood that conforms to the metal roof to spread the pressure of the hammer claw crow bar base as you pry the nail.
If you are replacing the nails replace them with new ones as you pull the old ones.
If you re keeping the old metal flashing carefully remove nails and bend it upward off the shingles with a pry bar.
Create patches for holes with fiberglass mesh screening and roofing tar.
Replace dissimilar metal nails with similar metal screws.
Wear a hardhat safety glasses and gloves while pulling roofing nails.
Be careful not to damage the flashing.
Start at the highest point of the.