Abstract: A tool designed specifically for removing roofing shingles, sub-roofing, and the like from roofs, offered in two examples, one powered pneumatically and one powered electrically, each with an elongated adjustable stalk with handle, the lower end of the stalk with an upper blade that moves forward and rearward with respect to the lower blade, a circular saw rotatably disposed between the blades, the forward movement of the upper blade coinciding with upward movement of the upper blade platform and teeth, thereby lifting roofing materials, the saw cutting roofing nails and the like.

Abstract: A roof rake system comprises a handle having an upper end and a lower end. A head has an interior region, an exterior region, and an intermediate region. The interior region securely receives the lower end of the handle. The exterior region is cylindrically shaped over the majority of its extent as an extension of the intermediate region and with a free end. A flat plate is in a rectangular configuration with a leading edge adjacent to the free end and a long trailing edge adjacent to the intermediate. A plurality of broad V-shaped projections are at the leading edge of the plate forming laterally spaced crests with laterally spaced roots there between. The intermediate region is curved with the exterior region and plate being in a plane and located entirely beneath the lower end of the handle during operation and use.

Abstract: A roof tool having a movable blade for removing roofing materials from a roof includes a carriage and a handle assembly pivotally mounted at a first end to the carriage. A blade is mounted adjacent the first end of the handle assembly for movement with the handle assembly when the handle assembly is pivotally moved relative to the carriage. Movement of a second end of the handle assembly causes leveraged movement of the blade relative to the carriage.

Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the removal of roofing shingles. The tool has a handle and a first blade extending from the handle. The first blade comprises a metal plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a leading edge facing away from the handle and a trailing edge adjacent the handle. The first blade has a plurality of teeth exending outwardly from the leading edge of the first blade. A second blade is attached to the first blade on the top surface of the first blade. The second blade is movable from a first position remote from the teeth of said first blade to a second position in which a portion of said second blade extends outwardly beyond the teeth of said first blade.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing shingles and shingle fasteners from a roof. The apparatus comprises a frame and a driver unit coupled to the frame, the driver unit including at least one motor. The apparatus also comprises a stripping unit coupled to the driver unit, the driver unit being operative to alternately move the stripping unit between two positions. The stripping unit is adapted to lift shingles off from a roof and to extract shingle fasteners out of the roof as the stripping unit alternately moves between the two positions and the apparatus moves on the roof. The apparatus further comprises a pair of cutters coupled to the driver unit, the driver unit being operative to drive the pair of cutters.

Abstract: A crowbar tool is disclosed for construction use and particularly for carpentry and roofing work. The crowbar tool has an elongated metal bar with a plurality of extraction teeth at one end of the metal bar and a handle to which the opposite end of the metal bar is attached. Attached to the handle, near the attachment of the metal bar, is a hook or angled element which hook or angled element facilitates the removal of shingles, tiles and carpets whereby, during their removal process, they slide over the hook or angled element without being obstructed by the handle. The crowbar tool also has several permanent magnets attached to the handle thereof for picking up loose nails, staples or other small metal objects.

Abstract: A Shingle Ripper is provided for removing existing shingles from a roof. A claw which includes a generally triangularly-shaped plate with a front edge. The claw has a bottom surface and a top surface. The front edge of the claw has teeth. A handle, which is connected to the claw has a claw section which is the part of the handle affixed to the claw. A lower section is connected to the claw section and is located at an acute angle from the bottom surface. A lower intermediate section is connected to the lower section at an acute angle upwardly away from the bottom surface. An upper intermediate section is connected to the lower intermediate section at an acute angle downwardly toward the bottom surface. An upper section connected to the upper intermediate section at an acute angle upwardly away from the bottom surface. Hand grips are located on the lower intermediate section and the upper section.

Abstract: A siding installation tool is provided comprising a main body portion including a spacing flange. The spacing flange includes a hook member disposed to hang the tool from a top edge of a first siding panel and a seat member disposed to receive the bottom edge of a second siding panel, wherein the flange portion is sized to provide a partial overlap of the first siding panel by the second siding panel when the tool is attached to the first siding panel by the hook member and the second siding panel is seated in the seat. The tool also includes measuring means located on the tool.

Abstract: A roof tool having a movable blade for removing roofing materials from a roof includes a carriage and a handle assembly pivotally mounted at a first end to the carriage. A blade is mounted adjacent the first end of the handle assembly for movement with the handle assembly when the handle assembly is pivotally moved relative to the carriage. Movement of a second end of the handle assembly causes leveraged movement of the blade relative to the carriage.

Abstract: A lifting tool has a handle, a lifting tool head, and a means for slidably mounting the lifting tool head on the handle such that the lifting tool head slides with respect to the handle between an extended position and a compressed position. The lifting tool further includes a means for biasing the lifting tool head towards the extended position. Since the lifting tool head can slide against the bias of the means for biasing, the lifting tool can absorb some of the shock if the lifting tool head strikes a hard obstruction, thereby sparing a user from the strain and potentially avoiding an injury that could result from the strain.

Abstract: A jig adapted for easily positioning, properly orienting and installing a molding. The jig includes a body having a positioning portion configured to receive a molding. The body also includes a first positioning margin and a second positioning margin each emanating from the positioning portion, the positioning margins being configured so as to be substantially perpendicular to each other. The jig facilitates placement of the molding at a proper installation angle at a juncture of two surfaces, such as a ceiling and wall.

Abstract: An improved pry bar for cabinetry and mill work in the form of a finishing bar has a substantially constant taper from a first sharpened end to second, distal end. The second distal end also has a projection which is substantially normal to the main body of the finishing bar which, itself, consists of a substantially constant taper to a sharpened end point. The constant taper of the main body is in the form of a U-shaped channel terminating in the second end so as to define an aperture thereat. A carpenter or cabinet/mill work installer can place a finger within the aperture and into the channel to remove the finishing bar from underneath a cabinet, mill work or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is a roofing removal apparatus for removing existing shingles from a roof. The apparatus includes an elongate base member that has a front end and a back end. A frame is mounted on the base member, and a power source is secured to the frame. A pair of wheels are rotatable coupled to sides of the base member. An elongate upper member for separating the shingles from the roof is positioned on top of the base member. The upper member has a forward end and a rearward end. A pivot coupler is positioned between the upper member and the base member. A cam member is attached to the power source. A coupling member couples the upper member to the power source. A guard protects the power source from debris. A handle member for allows a user to control movement of the base member, and a control assembly for controls the power source.

Abstract: A roof-removing shovel apparatus for removing old shingles and other roofing material from building structures. The roof-removing shovel apparatus includes a scoop member including a main wall having a bottom edge, and also including side and top walls attached to the main wall; and also includes a blade member being attached along the bottom edge of the main wall of the scoop member; and further includes a shaft assembly including a support member being attached to the top wall of the scoop member; and also includes a handle member being mounted to the shaft assembly for controlling the scoop member; and further includes an assembly for oscillating the scoop member to effect chiseling of roof material.

Abstract: A shingle remover that is made of a pliers with an upper plate attached to its upper jaw, a lower plate attached to its lower jaw, and an attached anvil. A shingle is gripped between the plates, and a sudden force is imparted to the anvil. The shingle is pulled from the substrate to which it was attached.

Abstract: A pneumatic stripping machine for facilitating the removal of roofing shingles and flooring from a sub-straight. The pneumatic stripping machine includes a handle with an air inlet port adapted for coupling to a compressed air source, a shaft coupled to the handle, a shovel blade coupled to the lower end of the shaft, a pneumatic cylinder coupled to the shovel blade, an air hose assembly, and a stripping blade coupled to the pneumatic cylinder such that the stripping blade is selectively extendable relative to the shovel blade for facilitating the removal of tiles and shingles.

Abstract: A shingle removal tool includes a cutting head attached to a handle, the cutting head having a flat leading portion on which a series of nail engaging slots are formed creating a series of sharp tapered cutting edges at a leading end and a fulcrum edge at a trailing edge. An intermediate portion integrally connects the flat leading portion with the handle. The intermediate portion is curved preferably in the form of an arc of a circle to provide a concave inner surface that imparts a curvature to the lifted shingles and propels them in the direction of advancement of the tool and away from the user. A nail removing opening is provided on the intermediate portion so that larger nails can be removed by lifting the handle which smaller nails can be sheared off by the cutting edges or lifted by the engaging slots by lowering the handle. The tool is ergonomicaly dimensioned to facilitate use by users of average height with confortable and limited movements to increase efficiency of use and to minimize fatigue.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a tool and a method for using a tool that is particularly useful to individuals engaged in the roofing and roof removal trades. The tool is configured in such a way as to make removal of a shingled roof much easier and with much less strain and effort on the part of the roof remover. The device provides for easy insertion of elongated arms under the shingles in the gap between the boards in the roof base and for a vertical engagement of shingle layers, which makes both inserting the device under the material to be removed and lifting of the layers much easier. After insertion of the device, the shingles are lifted until they are detached from the roof base or the handle of the device may be rotated to lift and disengage the roofing material from the roof base.

Abstract: A tool comprising a scalloped blade shiftable between a normal extended position and a retracted position is disclosed. The blade also shifts sideways. The blade is shifted between its extended position and its retracted position by a crank-driven driving assembly which converts circular motion from the motor shaft to eccentric motion and then imparts rectilinear motion to a connecting rod and driving bars which thereafter drive the blade between its two positions. The tool comprises a mounting board on which the motor and blade driving assembly are mounted. The blade is part of a blade assembly comprising a blade, a supporting member, and a side motion rod. The blade driving assembly is mounted in vibration-absorbing bearing blocks affixed to the mounting board of the tool. The tool is provided with an openable cover to keep the motor, the crank, the connecting rod, the blade support mechanism, and the bearings free from dirt and foreign material. The tool includes an adjustable handle.

Abstract: A lifting tool has a handle, a lifting tool head, and a means for slidably mounting the lifting tool head on the handle such that the lifting tool head slides with respect to the handle between an extended position and a compressed position. The lifting tool further includes a means for biasing the lifting tool head towards the extended position. Since the lifting tool head can slide against the bias of the means for biasing, the lifting tool can absorb some of the shock if the lifting tool head strikes a hard obstruction, thereby sparing a user from the strain and potentially avoiding an injury that could result from the strain.

Abstract: A roofing tool having a blade of generally quadratic shape with a front edge, a rear edge, and side edges joining the front and rear edges. The tool has two teeth extending forwardly from the front edge of the blade, at least the front ends of the teeth adapted to be easily slipped under roofing shingles. The inner sides of the teeth are beveled allowing the teeth to slip under the heads of shingle nails to be able to lift them. A nail receiving slot is provided in the blade between the teeth extending rearwardly from the front edge of the blade. This slot can be used to lift shingle or framing nails. At least the front ends of the teeth can be spaced apart a distance greater than the width of roof framing members so the teeth can straddle the framing member and the teeth can be used to lever sheathing boards up from the framing member.

Abstract: A tool primarily for use in stripping asphalt and wood shingles from a roof consisting of a blade, a body, and a handle. The blade has a wide forward portion with front serrate edge, transverse bends for rigidity, and primary fulcrum. The novel and unique front edge is curved to accommodate sags in the underlying roof and to facilitate insertion under shingles. The body is attached firmly to the blade and contains an upper portion to receive an elongated handle and an undercarriage curved in the vertical longitudinal plane providing a variable mechanical force ratio as the operator uses the tool to remove the roof shingles by vertical travel of the handle. For shingle removal, the front edge of the blade is slid or pushed under shingles and the handle lowered toward the roof surface.

Abstract: A multipurpose hand-held tool having a handle and a head wherein the head has a plurality of implements. The head has a middle portion, which is connected the handle, a first head end and a second head end. The first head end has three cutters such that there is a cutting edge on the top side, the end, and the bottom side of the first head. The first head end also includes a plurality of gauge holes in the top side, and a nail slot on the bottom side. The second head end includes both a hammer head connected to the end and a hammer claw connected to the top side of the second head end. The multipurpose hand-held tool meets a need for roofers to have a multipurpose tool which helps to quickly, efficiently and accurately remove and replace roofing materials.

Abstract: A hand operated manual tool for removing roofing materials from the roof of a building is disclosed. The tool includes a central member or spine having a handle on one end and a cross brace positioned transversely on an opposing end thereof A plurality of elongate tines are selectably releasably secured in spaced relation along the length of the cross member. A pair of wheels are depended from the cross member to allow a user to roll the tool across the roof of a building. A deflecting shield is mounted on the cross member adjacent the removable tines to aid in deflecting the roofing materials away from the hands of a user. The device allows a roofer to manually remove a greater quantity of roofing materials than heretofore possible using manual tools.

Abstract: An improved hand tool for removing shingles and accompanying roofing material from skip sheeting roof boards. The tool has a handle shank 11 with a drop leg 20 extending down from its front end. A prong 21 extends forwardly from the lower end of drop leg 20. A U-shaped structure 3 has its bight 30 connected to the drop leg 20 with its legs 31 and 32 extending forwardly parallel to and above the prong 21 which is positioned centrally beneath legs 31 and 32. A cross bar 4 connects the forward ends of legs 31, 32, and a brace 12 connects the center of cross bar 4 to the front of handle shank 11. The prong 21 is inserted into the gap between adjacent roof boards and advanced forwardly. The shingles are lifted and trapped between prong 21 and legs 31, 32. As the handle shank is lifted and worked upwardly and downwardly while advancing, the shingles and accompanying material are thus removed from the roof boards.

Abstract: A power assisted roofing shovel for removing shingles and attached nails from a roof to facilitate re-roofing. The shovel comprises a handle, a shovel blade, a trigger mechanism, and a mechanism for reciprocating the shovel blade. The mechanism for reciprocating the shovel blade may be an air hammer, an electric motor, a solenoid, or other power assisted device. The handle is an elongate hollow cylinder having the trigger mechanism attached to its rearward end, the shovel blade attached to its forward end, and a reciprocating mechanism there between. The shovel blade has a generally flat leading edge adapted for removing roofing materials and a rearward shank. A bracket member, extending rearward from the shovel blade, is adapted to slidably connect the shovel blade and the handle for reciprocal movement of the shovel blade.

Abstract: A roofing material and roofing fastener removal tool. The tool comprises a handle attached to a blade. In the preferred embodiment, the handle is adjustable relative to the blade. In this embodiment, a portion of an adjustment assembly provides additional pivot points to extend the working range of the blade. The blade includes two rows of material engagement portions. The rows include large teeth and small teeth spaced evenly and regularly along the working edge of the blade. The larger teeth are thinned and rounded to facilitate insertion between roofing material and a structure, while the smaller teeth are thinned on one side only and rounded to facilitate insertion and engagement with roofing material and roofing fasteners. The teeth are separated from each other by tapered slots which are sized to engage shanks of roofing fasteners.

Abstract: A mechanized shingle removing apparatus 10 including a framework unit 11 including an elongated handle member which suspends a portion of a drive unit 13 beneath the distal end 25 of the handle member 20 such that the center of gravity of the drive motor 50 is disposed both above and forward of a wheel unit 12 operatively associated with the framework unit 11 such that the lifting blade member 59 of the drive unit 13 is normally biased downwardly into engagement with a roof surface; wherein in one version of the preferred embodiment, a single drive chain 51 which is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the handle member 20 is employed to raise and lower the lifting blade member 59; and, wherein in an alternate version of the preferred embodiment, a pair of laterally offset satellite drive chains 51' and 51" are employed to raise and lower the lifting blade member 59.

Abstract: A motorized shingle removing hand tool comprising a blade assembly shiftable between a normal extended position and a retracted position. The blade assembly is biased to its normal extended position and is shifted to its retracted position by a motor driven cam which thereafter allows the blade assembly to be driven to its extended position by the biasing mechanism. The tool comprises a base on which the motor is mounted. The blade assembly comprises a blade and its support mechanism which is mounted in bushing blocks affixed to the base. The base is provided with an openable cover to keep the motor, the cam, the blade support mechanism, the biasing elements and the bushings free from dirt and foreign material. The tool includes an adjustable handle and an actuating trigger with an associated variable speed control switch, and a carrying strap.

Abstract: An elongated handle has a grip at a first end thereof, and a head at a second end thereof. The head comprises a plate having a leading edge and a trailing edge. Teeth for ripping building material are provided at the leading edge. The plate is planar except for the teeth which have tapered ends. A wedge-shaped wing is disposed along each of the side edges, extending outwardly from a second side of the plate and forming a perpendicular angle with the plate. A fulcrum for leverage is formed by ears which extend through a plane of the plate, and which connect to the handle.

Abstract: A mechanical shingle remover for removing shingles from a roof includes a pair of frame arms, a plate pivotally coupled at one end between the frame arms, and a machine for pivoting the free end of the plate away from the frame arms to lift shingles away from a roof. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a pair of wheels and a handle for moving the device; a counterweight assembly coupled to a lifting arm for lifting the plate; and a number of rubber bushings having metal inner and outer coverings positioned at all the pivot points of the device. In a most preferred embodiment, an electric motor is powered by an electrical connection through a plug on the handle and controlled by a trigger on the handle.

Abstract: A tool for removing shingles and nails from a roof in which the tool has a base mounting plate which has a plurality of forwardly extending tines. The tines are adapted for pushing under the shingles. The tines pry the shingles loose from the roof. A plurality of forwardly extending teeth are positioned on the base plate below and rearward of the tines. The teeth remove nails remaining on the roof after the shingles are removed. Both the tines and teeth operate when the tool is pushed in a forwardly shingle removing direction.

Abstract: A device for dismantling roofing materials from a roof. The device is used for removing nails, shingles, ice, carpets, sheathing and to chop through a roof for fire fighting purposes. The body of the device is cast steel. Wings or a cam allow the device to be used on the side of a 2.times.4, rather than being centered over a 2.times.4. The cast steel imparts heft to the device to make the process of dismantling easier. Webbed or rounded root teeth on the leading edge facilitate ripping of shingles and nails. Various embodiments have a sledge hammer, an ax head, a pickhead, a prybar, a pike tool, a ripper, and wings.

Abstract: A roofing tool having a handle with an attached thin blade. The blade has a relatively short, tapered, front portion with a leading edge. The blade has a straight top surface with the back portion of the blade having a straight bottom surface parallel to the top surface and with the front portion having a straight bottom surface extending from the bottom surface of the back portion upwardly at a slight angle to the top surface to form the leading edge of the blade. The front section of the front portion can be slightly rolled up to locate the leading edge above the top surface of the blade. The blade can have slots extending rearwardly from the leading edge of the blade. The front portion of the blade is at least as long as the slots.

Abstract: A shingle removing implement can include a flat blade adapted to be inserted underneath the designated shingle, and an elongated handle extending a substantial distance from the blade to cause the blade to exert a lifting action on the shingle. An arcuate plate is secured to the back surface of the blade, to form a wedge structure that facilitates a prying action of the blade on the shingle.

Abstract: A shingle removing apparatus 10 including an elongated handle member 20 connected on one end 21 to source of compressed gas 100 and provided with a trigger mechanism 22, wherein the other end 23 of the handle member 20 is provided with a framework element 24 which is further provided with a roller 30 and operatively associated with a lifter unit 13 and wherein the operation of the lifter unit 13 is governed both by the trigger mechanism 22 and a trip switch 50 operatively associated with the framework element 24.

Abstract: A lever member is pivotable about a horizontal axis which is fixed to a frame defining a horizontal plane. A blade profiled to slide under a shingle is fixed to a front end of the lever member, and lifts the shingle when a rear end of the lever member pivots downward under action of a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is mounted horizontally toward the rear of the frame, oppositely from the front of the lever member. The cylinder pushes a transverse linkage member forward, which pulls on cables extending rearward from the linkage member thence upward around pulleys to the rear end of the lever member.

Abstract: An air pressure actuated shovel for removing shingles and attached nails from a roof to facilitate re-roofing. The shovel has an elongated handle with a finger actuated trigger mechanism attached to its top end and a shovel blade supporting an air hammer attached to its bottom. The trigger connects the air hammer and an external pneumatic power source via an air hose inside the handle so that when the trigger mechanism is squeezed, a reciprocating piston, driven by an air hammer, abuts the shovel blade to cause it to vibrate. The vibrating shovel blade effectively loosens shingles and nails from the roof of a building. The removal of shingles with the associated nails intact enhances safety due to the elimination of flying nails.

Abstract: A roofing removing tool has a shingle removing body for removing shingles from a roof deck. The shingle removing body has a plurality of elongated tines having a forward portion insertable beneath shingles to be removed. A handle extends rearwardly from the shingle removal body for manipulation of the tool. The tool further has a nail removal body for simultaneously removing nails from a roof deck as shingles are removed from the roof deck. The nail removing body has a nail removing blade supported in spaced relationship to and below the tines, and is positioned rearwardly of the forward portion of the tines and adjacent the handle.

Abstract: A roofing removal apparatus for stripping shingles, roofing paper, tar paper and nails from roof decking prior to replacing and installing new shingles. The inventive device includes a frame having a pair of guide members with tapered ends, a motor having a drive shaft, a circular blade attached to the drive shaft for cutting nails and shingles, a handle adjustably attached to the frame, and a shield removably attached to the frame for enclosing a portion of the circular blade. The tapered ends of the frame project under the shingles while the circular blade simultaneously cuts the nails and shingles. The shingles are elevated along the tapered ends until they are completely removed from the roof decking. The circular blade ensures that all nails within the roof decking are cut flush to the surface of the roof decking.

Abstract: A pneumatic roofing material removing apparatus including a housing having a pair of rear wheels disposed thereon. A pneumatic motor is disposed within the housing. The pneumatic motor has a rear portion extending outwardly of the housing. The rear portion has an air hose extending outwardly therefrom. A front portion of the pneumatic motor has an actuating arm extending outwardly therefrom. A planar cutting blade is disposed within the housing and secured to a free end of the actuating arm of the pneumatic motor. An arcuate shovel is secured to the housing over the cutting blade. A handle assembly is coupled with the housing. An operation mechanism is disposed within the handle assembly. The operation mechanism is coupled with the air hose of the pneumatic motor. The operation mechanism includes an exterior hose extending outwardly therefrom for coupling with an air compressor. The operation mechanism includes an activation trigger extending outwardly of the handle assembly.

Abstract: A shingle removing tool having, in a first embodiment, a generally flat blade with a handle attached to one end of the blade at a shallow angle. The blade has a set of slots in its front edge and at least two slots in its back edge for use in removing shingle nails from the shingles or roof. In a second embodiment, the tool has a generally flat blade with two, spaced-apart, elongate fingers projecting forwardly from the front edge of the blade. The fingers provide a tool with better leverage for lifting off shingles. A set of slots are provided in the front edge of the blade between the fingers and at least two slots are in the back edge for use in removing shingle nails. In a third embodiment, a shingle cutting tool is provided having top and bottom blades joined together with a central, vertical flange. A cutting edge on the front of the flange cuts shingles between the blades as the tool is pushed forward.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool designed for removal of shingles from a roof, capable of working in between spacers commonly found on conventional roofs. In use, the tool is inserted in between the shingle layers, at which time the trigger is squeezed releasing the lifter plate latch. When the handle is then pushed downward, the lifter plate is raised by means of a fulcrum force, creating a leveraged lift against the shingle layers and thereby separates the shingles up and away from the roof substrate.

Abstract: A roofing material removal tool is disclosed having a heavy weighted head pivotally affixed in an adjustable manner to an elongated handle. The head contains an incorporated fulcrum formed by an obtuse bend perpendicular to the axial center of the tool. The head has a blade edge having a plurality of spaced detentes, the detente separated from each other by an angular collecting notch which terminates in a bladed apex.

Abstract: A shingle stripping tool having a wheel supported frame including a rearwardly extending handle with a grip at the upper end. A power transmission includes a drive shaft extending along the handle which is driven by a motor. A reciprocally driven blade is supported on a sliding fulcrum. The blade is connected to the gear wheels at an eccentric arrangement whereby the blade is driven in a reciprocal and rotating motion to strip and clear debris.

Abstract: A shingle gauge includes a circular collar that is adjustable secured to the hammerhead of a conventional hammer and includes a pair of rearwardly projecting side rails, which are connected by a stud having a cylindrically headed nuts fastened outside the side rails. The distance between the cylindrically headed nuts and a front edge of the shingle gauge is used to measure the desired distance between adjacent rows of shingles fastened to a roof.

Abstract: An improved pry bar tool for removing step flashing from a building during roof replacement or like service. The tool is configured to receive a nail on right and left sides and on either terminal end, at any of a number of possible nail pulling notches or grooves. The two ends are offset differently, so that a variety of pulling positions is offered. Enlarged heads for receiving hammer blows from all angles enable the tool to be tapped while maneuvering to remove a nail from the flashing. The novel tool is able to remove nails expeditiously from flashing without distorting or destroying the flashing, so that it is reusable.

Abstract: A pry bar tool for removing step flashing from a building during roof replacement or like service. The tool is configured to receive a nail on right and left sides, at any of a number of possible nail pulling notches or grooves. The two ends are offset differently, so that a variety of pulling positions is offered. Enlarged heads for receiving hammer blows enable the tool to be tapped while maneuvering to remove a nail from the flashing. The novel tool is able to remove nails expeditiously from flashing without distorting or destroying the flashing, so that it is reusable.

Abstract: A T-Lock shingle installation tool comprises a plate having a hand grip provided therein, a pair of tapered leading insertion edges at a forward end of said plate that are separated by a recessed portion. The plate may taper from back to front, and the insertion edges each may have a knife-like forwardly projecting tapered edge. The plate may be provided with an aperture located near a back edge of the plate with the hand grip being defined between the back edge and the aperture.

Abstract: An improved hand tool for removing shingles and accompanying roofing material from a roof. Tool (10) has a handle (14) attached to an assembly (13) consisting of a plurality of members (16a and 16b) disposed in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of handle (14). Members (16a and 16b) are disposed in a straight longitudinal axis in relation to each other. Assembly (13) incorporates an elongated tongue (18) disposed in a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the plurality of members (16a and 16b). Elbow (15) allows for tongue (18) to be attached to assembly (13) at a predetermined angle to handle (14). Members (16a and 16b) are attached to assembly (13) at a point immediately above attachment of tongue (18). Tongue (18) can be inserted under roofing shingles via gaps (25) in skip sheeting (30) boards that shingle roofs are commonly nailed to. Members (16a and 16b) remain on top of skip sheeting (30).