Removing Metal Roofing Nails

This is my experiment with trying to save metal roofing panels from a barn that collapsed last winter.

Removing metal roofing nails.

Metal roofing is often made from recyclable materials many of which have an estimated lifespan of 50 years or more. When metal has rusted throwing it away and buying a replacement isn t always an option. This method doesn t damage the panels and they can be. You can probably rip the glorified tar paper roof off around them if you d rather have it gone when you are removing the nails.

If the roof is aluminum or another type of soft metal it can be easily dented or otherwise damaged. 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. With any rust removing method it will take some patience and some elbow grease to remove the rust. We ve got some of the roof metal off but the batten boards are 2x4s nailed to the trusses with you got it ringed nails.

If you are replacing the nails replace them with new ones as you pull the old ones. You can make the job easier on yourself with the proper tools which include a clay hammer cat s paw pry bar. When replacing metal roofing removing the nails is a tedious and necessary procedure. I ve tried several methods to try and get the nails out the grinder seems to be the best to avoid damage to the tin.

Then resting the hammer on the metal bar pulling the nails. Anyone have a sure fire way to remove ringed nails. Wear a hardhat safety glasses and gloves while pulling roofing nails. I have the remains of an onduline roof i put on 20 years ago.

Create patches for holes with fiberglass mesh screening and roofing tar. Removing nails from this type of roof may present special circumstances. Corrugated roofing panels come in a variety of metals including copper galvanised steel and stainless steel. Removal of the incorrect nails is necessary to prevent further damage and degradation.

These people put everything together with ringed nails. I will be replacing it with metal that was an experiment that has results i won t be repeating. We re salvaging metal off some hog buildings. Replace dissimilar metal nails with similar metal screws.