Essential Tools for Today’s Roofing Contractor

Roofing contractors, like yourself, work hard in less than ideal situations all summer long. You have so many months to take care of the many roofing needs in your communities before winter hits and the season ends. That means that essential tools that help you complete jobs faster, with fewer mistakes are true boons for your business. These are some of the essential tools today’s roofing contractor needs to boost performance, stay on task, and get the job done.

Electric Platform Hoist

You have heavy loads to lift several times throughout the day. An electric platform hoist allows you to lift various loads to the roofs on which you are working several times throughout the day. This saves you time and effort so that you can focus your attention on more productive activities when roofing homes or businesses.

Hoists are typically available to reach heights of 28 or 44 feet. You will need to consider the amount of weight you expect your hoist to carry when making your purchase to make sure the electric platform hoist you choose will be sufficient or if you may need a heavy-duty system to lift your loads.

TranzSporter Ladder Connecting Splice Plate Kit

Your ladders are among the most important tools you own as a roofer. There’s no denying that. However, the TranzSporter Ladder Connecting Splice Plate Kit allows your ladders to pull double duty, allowing you to do more with fewer ladders.

The kit itself comes with the tools you need to connect your ladders, including:

• 2 splice plates
• 8 bolts
• 8 keeper nuts

It offers you an easy-to-use method for getting more use from your ladders and providing greater versatility in the types of roofing jobs you can take.

Liquid Silver Roof Coating

While not available for roofing contractors in California, Liquid Silver roof coating is available in five-gallon options, pallets of 36 5-gallon buckets, and in 55-gallon buckets.

Liquid Silver is an aluminum reflective roof coating that is UL rated to provide a bright, durable finish. It helps to reflect the sun’s destructive rays helping homeowners to keep their cooling costs low and protecting the roofing materials it covers.

Self-Retracting Lifelines

Safety is another important thing for every roofing contractor to keep in mind. For this reason, self-retracting lifelines are essential tools for today’s roofing contractors. Technology has evolved and today’s lifelines are comfortable to wear and easy to use while providing essential safety to the men and women who work on your roofing crew.

The people who work for you are important members of your team. Many of them may even be friends or family. Protect them, and yourself, with the right self-retracting lifeline to meet your needs and your comfort level. More importantly, work with the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ve done your best to protect these people who mean so much to your business with self-retracting lifelines.

Why Roofing Direct?

At Roofing Direct we understand the important work roofing contractors do to keep homes and businesses nice and dry. Our mission is to provide you with quality products, tools, and equipment you need to take care of your important jobs while saving you time and money in the process. We offer you the convenience of online ordering and free delivery (whenever possible) on thousands of essential tools and products for today’s roofing contractor. Visit us online today or call 855.670.7603 (ROOF) to learn more about our business or to begin your order.