1. Roof Tools
1.1. Spudder
1.1.1. Removes gravel
1.1.2. Use for marking out tear line
1.2. Scrapper
1.2.1. Cleans off large area
1.3. Tear Shovels
1.3.1. Clean debris
1.4. Tear Bar
1.4.1. Bust up sections of tear
1.5. De-nailer
1.5.1. Remove nails, staples and stuff from a torn roof so you have a smmoth surface left
2. Purpose
2.1. Safety and maintinace
2.1.1. Keep tools in good working order, this includes inspecting and oiling them on a regular basis and cleaning them after use.
2.1.2. Damaged tools may cause accidents
2.1.3. Use the right tool for the right job
2.1.4. Follow manufacturers instructions for best proper use
3. Hand Tools. An important part of the job, hand tools must be cared for by the people who use them
3.1. Knives
3.1.1. Hookblade
3.1.1.1. Good for cutting membrane, base and strips
3.1.2. Straight Blade
3.1.2.1. Good for cutting pacakaging and strips
3.1.3. Olfa knife
3.1.3.1. Good for cutting insolation
3.2. Roof hatchet
3.3. Hammer
3.3.1. Because you're co-workers might piss you off
3.4. Chalk line
3.4.1. Use a color you can see
3.5. Screw Driver
3.5.1. Can never find the right bit
3.6. Hammer Tacker
3.7. Cresent wrench
3.7.1. For various propane connections
3.8. Measuring Tape
3.9. Pry bars
3.10. Saws
3.10.1. Hand Saws and Hack Saws
3.11. Shovels
3.12. Brooms
3.12.1. Corn Brooms
3.12.2. Push Brooms
3.13. Mops
3.13.1. Hot mops for BUR
3.13.2. Regular mops for drying a wet roof
3.14. Squweegies
3.14.1. Spread cold apply or glues
3.14.2. Help dry a base layer
3.15. Wheel Barrows
3.16. Metal snips
3.16.1. Green Handle for left handed cuts
3.16.2. Red Handle for right handed cuts
3.16.3. Yellow Handle to piss off Mike
4. Power Tools
4.1. Electric
4.1.1. Grinders
4.1.1.1. Use gaurd
4.1.1.2. Use proper blade
4.1.2. Circualr Saw
4.1.2.1. Make sure gurad is working
4.1.3. Reciprocating Saw
4.1.3.1. great for tear-off
4.1.4. Jig Saw
4.1.4.1. Used for detailed cuts
4.1.5. Drill
4.1.5.1. Make holes good
4.1.5.1.1. Impact drill
4.1.5.1.2. Hammer drill
4.1.5.1.3. Combination drill
4.2. Ground Fault Circuit Interuptor to protect electric tools from shorting out in damp conditions.
4.3. Pneumatic
4.3.1. Nail Guns
4.3.1.1. Use the proper nails
4.3.1.2. Drain the air tank at end of day
4.3.1.3. Oil daily, a few drops in the hose fitting, clean with rag
4.3.1.4. Lots of hose laying around, watch your step
4.3.1.5. tighten bolts monthly
4.4. Power Acuated
4.4.1. Must be liscenced and wear PPE for this gun like tool.
4.5. Internal Combustion
4.5.1. Leaf Blowers
4.5.1.1. 2 stroke engines require fuel/oil mixture
4.5.2. Roof Sweepers
4.5.2.1. Don't opperate within 10 feet of the roof edge.
4.5.3. Gravel Layer
4.5.3.1. Brake is always on, release break to move
4.5.4. Pump
4.5.4.1. check oil frequently, small size means it may run dry faster
4.6. Hydrolic
4.6.1. Hoist equipment
5. King of Tools
5.1. Trudeau
5.2. DeWalt
6. Equipment
6.1. PPE
6.1.1. Hard hat
6.1.2. Saftey glasses
6.1.3. Face Shield
6.1.4. CSA Steel toed boots
6.1.5. Gloves that are cut or burn resistant
6.1.6. Reflective vest
6.1.7. Tool Pouch to properly store tools you need and Sheath for knives
6.1.8. Long sleeve shirts and pants
6.2. Ladders
6.2.1. Fiberglass
6.2.1.1. Used for gas station work
6.2.2. Metal Ladders
6.2.2.1. Come in 24', 32' and 40'
6.2.2.2. Leave an overlap of at least 36" on a 32' ladder
6.3. Scafold
6.3.1. Cross braces and End frame
6.4. Kettles
6.4.1. Close lid if fire starts
6.4.2. Call fire dep if outside of it starts burning
6.5. Tool Box
6.5.1. Store everything you need
6.6. Carts and Dollys
6.6.1. To more easily move material around the roof