A roof is constantly exposed to the elements. If your roof isn't taken care of, molds, mildew and debris can result in structural damage and costly repairs. Because of this, it is important you have the proper tools to take care of your roof. Make sure you have a utility knife. They can be used to cut drywall, trim asphalt roof shingles, and slice through fiberglass insulation. They are quite safe to use since they have a retractable razor blade. Aside from the utility knife, you'll 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 home roofing replacement estimates Ballwin recommend the straight claw hammer. Invest in a circular saw to cut singles or panels. This 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.