Slate Ripper 700mm Long Reach Roofing Slate Removal Tool

A 700mm slate ripper used for removing damaged roof slates without lifting more of the surrounding roof covering than necessary. Built for repair work, the long reach helps you get under overlapping slates to cut fixing nails and free the damaged piece for replacement.

Used by roofers, maintenance trades and capable DIY users, this tool is handy when a single slate, tile or similar roof covering has cracked and needs changing. It is suitable for work on existing slate roofs and can also be used on ceramic tiles, cedar shakes and asbestos shingles where access to old fixings is awkward. For patch repairs and ongoing roof maintenance, it helps make targeted removal work more controlled and straightforward.

The 700mm overall length including the handle gives useful reach and leverage when working behind overlapping roof materials. Hardened and tempered construction helps it cope with stubborn fixings and regular use on older roofing surfaces. Its main job is to shear off fixing nails before a replacement slate is fitted, which is especially useful when the original fixings are hidden from direct access. For anyone carrying out repeated slate repairs, it is a practical tool to keep ready with other roofing hand tools.

Slate ripper specifications

• Length: 700mm overall including the handle for reach under overlapping slates.
• Function: Used to remove damaged slates and shear off fixing nails during repair work.
• Suitable for: Existing slate roofs, plus ceramic tiles, cedar shakes and asbestos shingles.
• Construction: Hardened and tempered to stand up to repeated roofing repair use.
• Application: Useful when replacing a single broken roof covering without disturbing more of the surrounding area than needed.

A practical choice for regular slate and tile repair work.