Roofs are subjected to tear and wear due to constant weather exposure. If you don't take care of your roof, mold and mildew can result in structural damage and costly repairs. If you don't take care of your roof, mold and mildew can result in structural damage and costly repairs. Because of this, it is important you have the necessary tools to take care of your roof. First you will need a utility knife. They can be used to cut drywall, trim asphalt roof shingles, and slice through fiberglass insulation. They are pretty safe to use since they have a retractable razor blade. In addition to 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 home roofing replacement estimates Socorro recommend the straight claw hammer. To cut wood, shingles or roofing panels, a circular saw would be a worthwhile investment. A circular saw is an electrically-powered tool can cut roof panels and plywood sheathing into various different sizes. It is essential your roofing toolbox contains a roofing nail gun. Compressed air is used to force the nails from the loaded gun.