If you’re a DIYer just looking to start building your tool selection or even a tradesperson roofer needing to restock, at ERoofing we have everything you need for your roofing project. This article breaks down the must-haves that should also be you-haves.
1. Disposable brushes
Many of the chemical products we stock and sell are applicable by brush just like paint. However, some of them like Cromapol or Acrypol can damage the brush during application. Therefore, it’s worth having some affordable, cheerful and expendable options around to apply these chemicals and spare your proper paintbrushes.
2. Safety gloves
We recommend these in almost all of our technical blog posts for a reason. Safety gloves are vital when handling powerful chemicals or simply to avoid splinters. Our gloves are made by Predator, which combines function and form for a series of gloves that provide top notch warmth, durability and grip.
3. Roofing pouches
Roofing pouches allow you to carry around sharp and heavy objects without damaging the pockets of trousers. This might seem to be only of minor impact. However, when you’re going up and down roofs it drastically reduces the number of trips using a ladder, and therefore reduces the chance of an accident happening to you while working at elevation.
4. Sealant guns
Sealant guns are necessary for the application of all different kinds of sealants, gap fillers and caulking. The majority of DIY protects you can get involved with, from glazing to guttering, will require at least some kinds of sealant, and often a sealant gun.
5. Claw Hammer
Clout nails are common sight in roofing, whether you’re securing slates or shed felt. Not only will you need a handy hammer to hammer them in, but a claw hammer doubles as a prybar, so you can pull them out when you’re making repairs.
6. Cleaning Wipes
Cleaning wipes can be an excellent solution for keeping your tools and hands clean during a job. Wonder Wipes, a trusted brand by roofers and builders around the U.K, aids in helping clean your work tools and ensuring your hands are clean after coming in contact with harmful paint and oil stains.