Roofs are subjected to damage due to constant weather exposure. If your roof isn't taken care of, mold and mildew can build up. If your roof isn't taken care of, mold and mildew can build up. 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 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. 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 various different sizes. To hammer nails in, abandon the manual hammer and opt for a nail gun. Compressed air is used to force the nails from the loaded gun strip unto the sheathing or shingles.asphalt roofing contractors Irmo SC