Roofs are subjected to damage due to factors such as violent weather conditions and poor maintenance. If you don't take care of your roof, molds, mildew and debris can build up. If you don't take care of your roof, molds, mildew and debris can build up. It is important you have the necessary tools to take maintain your roof. First you will need a utility knife. Utility knives can be used to cut drywall, trim asphalt roof shingles, and slice through fiberglass insulation. Utility knives are relatively safe to use since the razor-sharp blade can be retracted. Besides a utility knife make sure you invest in a roofing hammer with a straight claw. To cut wood, shingles or roofing panels, a circular saw would be a worthwhile investment. 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 force the nails from the loaded gun.home roofing replacement Beaverton