Roofs are subjected to damage because of factors such as violent weather conditions and poor maintenance. If you don't take care of your roof, molds, mildew and debris can cause structural damage and costly repairs. If you don't take care of your roof, molds, mildew and debris can cause structural damage and costly repairs. Because of this, it is important you have the correct tools to take maintain your roof. Make sure you have a utility knife. Utility knives can be used to cut drywall, trim asphalt roof shingles, and slice through fiberglass insulation. Utility knives are pretty safe to use since they have a retractable razor blade. Aside from 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 Residential roofing replacement estimate Norcross recommend the straight claw hammer. To cut wood, shingles or roofing panels, a circular saw would be the best tool. A circular saw is an electrically-powered tool can cut roof panels and plywood sheathing into an array of different sizes. It is crucial your roofing toolbox contains a roofing nail gun. Compressed air is used to force the nails from the loaded gun strip unto the sheathing or shingles.