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So I pretty much finished doing my roof today, just need to add some flashing around the vents and trim the shingles on the edge. I started to trim some of them, but it took forever, was wondering if anyone knew of an easier way than just running down the edge with a razor blade, I went through 2 blades in a matter of minutes trying to trim and finally gave up and called it a day after that.
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Would electric shears work? I'm betting a tool rental place would have them if you don't.
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I used a blade and a pair of snips on my shed roof. The blade side was much straighter and cleaner. The first side I did what you did, and waited till the end and trimmed all at once. Fuck that. Then I trimmed as I went. Much easier.
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I usually cut mine as I go that way I don't have to do a whole stretch at the end. I would think any mechanical tool would just get gummed up from the shingles. bite the bullet and stay after it. I think the knife is probably the best tool for the job.
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Try the hook type carpet blades, there will be less slicing though the granules that way. JC
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Snap a chalk line on the edge and set a circular saw to a depth of 1/2. Remember to cut slowly. If you have a steady hand, a sawzall will work too with the right blade.
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![]() They don't make enough Band-aids for that combo. JC
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These would have been my FIRST choice, not a last resort. Hell, a jigsaw would be better than doing it by hand. ![]()
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The problem is, you're cutting through crushed rock and asphalt. When the blade heats up, that shit turns into goo, and you're just pushing a big clump of goo through the material, and not really cutting it. The result is a lot of tearout, and a really sloppy looking edge. A circular saw would be a bit better, but for it to work, the roof would have to be near freezing temps, or the aforementioned goo will continue to be a problem. JC
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Ok, gonna try the carpet cutting blades in a lil while
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