Must-have Tools Photo Contest

Alexandra Stafford from Jolly Roofing & Contracting of Collierville, Tennessee writes, "This is an essential tool in our toolkit! It features a probe, roller, and stitcher, making it incredibly versatile. The probe is perfect for checking TPO/PVC seams for potential cold welds, as well as probing new flashing seams to ensure they are properly welded and sealed. The stitcher is ideal for installing TPO/PVC/EPDM details in tight inside corners, outside corners, and 90-degree angles. Meanwhile, the roller is designed to assist with the installation of all heat-welded and EPDM flashings. At Jolly Roofing, we value this tool for its time-saving efficiency, compact design, and adaptability.”

Alexandra Stafford from Jolly Roofing & Contracting of Collierville, Tennessee writes, "This is an essential tool in our toolkit! It features a probe, roller, and stitcher, making it incredibly versatile. The probe is perfect for checking TPO/PVC seams for potential cold welds, as well as probing new flashing seams to ensure they are properly welded and sealed. The stitcher is ideal for installing TPO/PVC/EPDM details in tight inside corners, outside corners, and 90-degree angles. Meanwhile, the roller is designed to assist with the installation of all heat-welded and EPDM flashings. At Jolly Roofing, we value this tool for its time-saving efficiency, compact design, and adaptability.”

Luis Maldonado from Sustainable Living Builders of Sebastopol, California writes, "For Miguel, the AJC Guardian Angle Knife is a must-have on every job. Designed for precision and comfort, it makes cutting shingles easier while reducing fatigue. The built-in knuckle protection and secure grip ensure safety and efficiency with every cut.”

Luis Maldonado from Sustainable Living Builders of Sebastopol, California writes, "For Miguel, the AJC Guardian Angle Knife is a must-have on every job. Designed for precision and comfort, it makes cutting shingles easier while reducing fatigue. The built-in knuckle protection and secure grip ensure safety and efficiency with every cut.”

Phil Mayfield from Mayfield Building Envelope Consultants of Dallas, Texas writes, "My mini Tramex moisture scanner is a handy way to get an instant read on whether there is moisture entrapped beneath a roof membrane. This helps me determine whether the roof is a candidate for repair, restore, or retrofit, rather than re-roofing (the Four Rs)."

Leslee Fielder from Pacific West Roofing, LLC of Hubbard, Oregon writes, "As our Administrative Manager, it is my job to make sure I have "Master Phone Technicians". We love that our customers love calling us!!"

Travis Smith from Travis Smith Roofing LLC of Baldwin, Wisconsin writes, "Our 3 Equipter roofing buggies are the tools we must have!"

Marcus Clinco from C.I. Services, Inc. of Anaheim, California writes, "My must have roofing tool is very camera shy, but loves to take photos of its shadow while exploring roofs. My DJI Mavic 3 Pro is an indispensable tool for inspecting, estimating, managing production and jobsite safety. Combined with a good photogrammetry program, we are able to map out, measure and build a full 3D model of a building. The only thing that my favorite tool cannot do....yet....is core cutting a roof. I am sure someone will figure that out one day."

Mark Ballman from Ballman Roofing & Coating shared a video with us of the Koating King saying, "This is the MUST HAVE TOOL!"

Josh Nowlin from Burrows Post Frame Supply of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma writes, "Ridgeline Safety Brackets are a must on every rooftop. Stays on for the life of the structure, protecting anyone who goes onto the roof ever."

Ivan Valenzuela from Eberhard Southwest Roofing, A Tecta America Company, LLC of Las Vegas Nevada writes, "Our boys using their propane torch tool."

Megan Price from Bliss Roofing of Clackamas, Oregon writes, "Our Quality Inspector and all around go-to guy, Kory, preparing to use our manlift during a steep roofing inspection!"

Austin Barnhardt from Quality Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc of Bozeman, Montana writes, "The Perfect combination to deliver a custom standing seam metal roof package for our clients!"

John Sindelar from Shake PRO Solutions of Cleveland, Ohio writes, "Roofer's Samurai used to make corrections on a new wood shake roof."

Paula Pelaez from Sutter Roofing of Sarasota, Florida writes, "Juan Aceves from our FT Myers operations division. He is using a probe tool. This tool helps the crew to gently checks for gaps, weak spots, or incomplete welds along the seams of the TPO roof that him with his crew installed.”

Paula Pelaez from Sutter Roofing of Sarasota, Florida writes, "Juan Aceves from our FT Myers operations division. He is using a probe tool. This tool helps the crew to gently checks for gaps, weak spots, or incomplete welds along the seams of the TPO roof that him with his crew installed.”

Aaron Vento from Sutter Roofing Company of Sarasota, Florida writes, "Sutter Roofing's Coating Division Crew utilizing a "Roof Rabbit" Coating rig to restore 400 sqs. of a standing seam metal roof. ERSystems Acrylic 1000 coating was being applied."

Aaron Vento from Sutter Roofing Company of Sarasota, Florida writes, "Sutter Roofing's Coating Division Crew utilizing a "Roof Rabbit" Coating rig to restore 400 sqs. of a standing seam metal roof. ERSystems Acrylic 1000 coating was being applied."

Cesar Torres from C & C Roofing of Hermiston, Oregon writes, “At C & C Roofing, we rely on the Equipter RB4000—a game-changer for reducing debris, protecting properties, and speeding up projects.”

Luciano Lozano from BELDON Roofing Company of San Antonio, Texas writes, "Rojas demonstrates precision and efficiency with his go-to tools: the Leister heat gun and seam roller working perfectly in tandem."

Luciano Lozano from BELDON Roofing Company of San Antonio, Texas writes, "Roman’s go-to tool, the trusty seam roller, ensures every seam is perfectly sealed.”

Eric White from Whiteprints llc of Metairie, Louisiana writes, "My Tramex used on all my inspections, but today in New Orleans I found my new most useful one."

Caitlin Hay from SMT of Vancouver, British Columbia writes, "DigiScan is our must have membrane scanning tool, that we use to scan a membrane before installing our leak detection systems. DigiScan works with low voltage electricity to pinpoint membrane deficiencies before overburden is installed, to prevent leaks in the roof."

Shane Norman from Malco Tools demonstrates this must-have tool at METALCON 2024.This is the Malco power-assisted seamer FSXS.

Jon Olson from Malco Tools demonstrates this must-have tool at METALCON 2024. The Malco two-station metal bender FS2F200.