[The Roofing God]

Shingle eaters are the best

 

[The Roofing God]

WE STARTED 30+ YEARS AGO WITH FLAT BOTTOMED GARDEN SPADES,moved to the shingle eaters,after getting used to them ,won`t switch back,we prefer to remove shingles and nails at the same time,so we don`t have to go over the same area twice,just sweep,and waterproof it in

 

[The Roofing God]

THE SHINGLE EATER IS GREAT WITH ASPHALT,AND WORKS WELL ON SHAKES FROM THE BOTTOM UP,ON SHAKES ON SLATS/PURLINS WE USUALLY USE A HAMMER between the slats,the pitchfork tends to break more slats which we don`t want,because typically we sheathe over the slats with 1/2" ply,without them minimum would be 3/4"+ considering how some of the old rafters are spaced

 

[The Roofing God]

aND i WOULD USE A SHINGLE EATER FROM THE BOTTOM UP.WHICH PULLS SEVERAL COURSES AT ONCE WITH THE NAILS,AND ANY STRAGGLERS WOULD BE ELIMINATED WITH MY 20 OZ. estwing hammer---but what do I know,only been doing this for over 30 years,and I don`t sell tools like some here seem to-but just so you kinow the very best tear off tools cannot be purchased,as they are
"Will,And Determination"
and not for nothing,but I went to help a friend in Indiana,they used shingos,and I of course brought my shingle eaters--before long the guys were asking if I had more,and yes a few of them used the shingle eaters,Asked if they liked them ,they said HELL YES,Why don`t you use them?,,because these are what the boss buys