A roof is consistently exposed to the elements. If your roof isn't taken care of, molds, mildew and debris can build up. It is important you have the right tools to take maintain your roof. First you will need 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 the razor-sharp blade can be retracted. Besides a utility knife make sure you invest in a roofing hammer with a straight claw. 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 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 strip unto the sheathing or shingles.home roofing replacement estimate Kill Devil Hills