There is no need for the use of respirators by roofers or other jobsite personnel to protect them from the airborne silica dust generated from power cutting or grinding roof tiles.
Roof tile nail cutter.
If using thick clay roof tiles you will need a slate cutter.
Use roof adhesive to fix down the tiles as each one is slid into place and nail the tiles down.
If you are cutting a number of slates or would like a more accurate cut you can choose a slate guillotine instead which will cut the slate in a single action.
Corrosion resistant to ensure they last over time and for use where strong joints are required.
Precision manufactured from forged alloy tool steel cutting edges are electronically induction hardened for long life with specially angled cutting edges and blade sizes.
The tool used for cutting thin tiles is a simple cutting knife.
When you need to replace a broken slate tile you can use a slate cutter with hole punch to ensure the slate is cut to the right size and has a hole to hang on the roof.
Place the tile.
Used for fastening roofing felt for waterproofing or roofing tiles to metal.
Step 3 cutting thick tiles.
Crescent 14 heavy duty cutting nippers are designed for high leverage in order to handle the toughest jobs from cutting large diameter nails and wire to nipping concrete and tile.
The first section of the tiles is cut to size and attached to the roof starting at a lower edge and working up.
Tyle tye tile nail outperforms any direct deck nailed roof tile fastener by securing the tile at two points with one fastener.
Move the tile to the edge of the surface and snap along the line to break to size.
It can be used on most types of shingles including wood slate tile and asphalt.
A range of roofing nails to cater for all of your applications we have shed felt nails cut clasps clouts and annular ring nails.
The process is continued in this manner until the entire roof is tiled.
Hytile tile cutters have been in use in the australian tile industry for years and have proven their value many times over.
Prevents tile fractures or breaks and uses the uplift forces to drive the nail portion.
The length and diameter of nails should be appropriate to the thickness of the slates and their position on the roof and should provide a minimum of 15mm penetration into the batten.
Designed and manufactured in the usa with high carbon heat treated american steel the dasco pro shingle ripper will remove shingles without causing damage.
The versatile design makes it perfect for removing roofing nails as well.
Place the tile on a secure surface and run the blade across the straight line for cutting.
Using the hytile tilecutter virtually eliminates exposure to the life threatening silica dust.