Removing Roof Jacks

The roofers friend offers a c channeled base that protects the shingle while inserting the framing nails left behind by roof jacks.

Removing roof jacks. Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof. A roof jack is a plank that creates a flat stable surface for you to stand on and is essential for roof work. No more damaged shingles during the roof jack removal process with the use of the roofers friend. Once you ve finished your project remove the jacks by hammering them upward until they are free from the nails.

The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork. The roof jacks should slide out and as they are freed the nails should be hidden by the shingles and you don t need to take them out. Remove nails take out old roof jack attach new roof jack if you have squirrels in your area there is a good chance the lead roof jacks on your home need to be replaced. Roof jacks fit over plumbing vent pipes that protrude through the roof to keep them from leaking.

A tool is here to make recessing in the nails left behind by roof jacks a breeze. Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof.