Removing Metal Roofing Nails

If you are replacing the nails replace them with new ones as you pull the old ones.

Removing metal roofing nails.

This is my experiment with trying to save metal roofing panels from a barn that collapsed last winter. This method doesn t damage the panels and they can be. Replace dissimilar metal nails with similar metal screws. You can make the job easier on yourself with the proper tools which include a clay hammer cat s paw pry bar.

Using dissimilar metals whether for nailing or panels will cause a galvanic reaction. We ve got some of the roof metal off but the batten boards are 2x4s nailed to the trusses with you got it ringed nails. I took two blocks of wood and two pieces of 1 4 steel placed across as short a distance as i could between the blocks. You can probably rip the glorified tar paper roof off around them if you d rather have it gone when you are removing the nails.

I will be replacing it with metal that was an experiment that has results i won t be repeating. You may need to fashion a block of wood that conforms to the metal roof to spread the pressure of the hammer claw crow bar base as you pry the nail. Anyone have a sure fire way to remove ringed nails. If the roof is aluminum or another type of soft metal it can be easily dented or otherwise damaged.

Metal roofing is often made from recyclable materials many of which have an estimated lifespan of 50 years or more. With any rust removing method it will take some patience and some elbow grease to remove the rust. We re salvaging metal off some hog buildings. Create patches for holes with fiberglass mesh screening and roofing tar.

When metal has rusted throwing it away and buying a replacement isn t always an option. These people put everything together with ringed nails. Removing nails from this type of roof may present special circumstances. I ve tried several methods to try and get the nails out the grinder seems to be the best to avoid damage to the tin.

Corrugated roofing panels come in a variety of metals including copper galvanised steel and stainless steel. Wear a hardhat safety glasses and gloves while pulling roofing nails. You can remove rust using household ingredients such as aluminum foil and a mild acid like white vinegar or with special rust removing chemicals. Then resting the hammer on the metal bar pulling the nails.