What is a shingle shear?
What is a shingle shear?
The SHINGLE SHEAR is the most versatile cutter available, with a 40″ inlaid tape and an angle guide calibrated to roof pitch allow multiple users to cut any length or any angle without any adjustments, cutting time as well as shingles! Cuts any fiberglass or asphalt shingles.
Can you cut through shingles?
You’ll need to use a strong-tipped saw blade such as one designed for cutting through old nails, otherwise it will wear down extremely fast from cutting through the shingles. Use a chalk line to mark where you want the cut to be on a large stack of shingles.
How do you cut wood shingles?
Slice down the cut line with a sharp utility knife. This will create a small score line in the shingle surface. Gently work the two edges of the shingle back and forth until the shingle snaps along the scored cut line. If necessary, deepen the cut line with multiple passes from the utility knife.
What is asbestos shingle roof?
Roofing shingles containing asbestos are manufactured from a mix of asbestos fibers and hydraulic cement. They were popular for their rigidity, durability and fire resistance. They would not warp or rot and were resistant to damage caused by insects.
Can a Sawzall cut through shingles?
The same types of reciprocating saw blades that cut through metal and masonry can cut through asphalt roofing shingles. Reciprocating saws are useful for cutting small, curved penetrations through existing roofs, such as plumbing vent access holes or duct protrusions.
What type of wood is used for shingles?
White oak, black locust, honey locust, redwood, cedar, rock elm, yellow poplar and osage orange all are good shingle or shake wood. There is a shingle oil for treating them, or just plain will work. On wood shingles or shakes, most of the time a third of the wood is exposed, so it takes lots of wood to cover a roof.
What is the difference between wood shakes and wood shingles?
Wood shingles are sawn on both sides and are thinner at the butt end when compared to a wood shake. Wood shakes are typically sawn on one side and hand split on the other side, making them thicker than wood shingles. Both are wedge shaped and are affixed individually to a roofing deck.
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