Removing Roof Jacks

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.

Removing roof jacks.

Roof jacks are ideal for all kinds of roofing projects as they re easy to set up and remove. A roof jack is a plank that creates a flat stable surface for you to stand on and is essential for roof work. 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 shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.

Roof jacks fit over plumbing vent pipes that protrude through the roof to keep them from leaking. The roofers friend offers a c channeled base that protects the shingle while inserting the framing nails left behind by roof jacks. This tool will be your immediate go to when removing roof jacks due to its patented design. The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork.

Once you ve finished your project remove the jacks by hammering them upward until they are free from the nails. A tool is here to make recessing in the nails left behind by roof jacks a breeze.