Roofs are subjected to damage due to constant weather exposure. If your roof isn't taken care of, molds, mildew and debris can build up. If your roof isn't taken care of, molds, mildew and debris can build up. Because of this, it is important you have the correct tools to take care of your roof. First you will need a utility knife. They can be used to cut drywall, trim asphalt roof shingles, and slice through fiberglass insulation. They are quite safe to use since . In addition to the utility knife, you will also need a roofing hammer that will refasten shingles and other roof coverings. A roofing hammer has two different head styles: one has a curved claw and the other has a straight claw. Most home roofing replacement estimates Prairie Village recommend the straight claw hammer. Invest in a circular saw to cut singles or panels. A circular saw is an electrically-powered tool can cut roof panels and plywood sheathing into an array of different sizes. Roofing nail guns are very efficient tools for hammering nails in. Compressed air is used to push the nails from the loaded gun strip unto the sheathing or shingles.