Ken Collister

Tips & Tricks

How Spending $35 on a Saw Blade Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars on Your Next Roof

The next time you tear off a multi-layer low sloped roof (5/12 pitch or lower), consider cutting it up into 18×18 inch squares for a more efficient tear off. Cutting up a ...

How-to Guides

How to Fix a Leaking Roof?

Your guide to finding roof leaks on shingle roofs and stopping them Are you trying to deal with a leaky roof? It’s a stressful situation, and it can leave you feeling overwhelmed ...

How-to Guides

How to Cut Asphalt Shingles for an Efficient Tear-Off

Wondering how to get an efficient roof tear off? Here are some free tips for both single and multi-layered shingle roofs from 30-year roofer veteran Ken.

Product Review

Can Cordless Circular Saws Handle BigBlue Blades? We Put Them to the Test!

Do BigBlue blades work in cordless circular saws? This is a question we have been asked over and over. Until recently, the answer has been "not yet". The challenge is BigBlue's wide kerf (nearly 1/4 inch) which requires a lot of power to cut through harsh and gummy materials.

Tips & Tricks

How to Remove Shingles from Ice Shield

Ice shield solves a problem for homeowners – it creates a waterproof seal for nails passing through that keeps melting ice out of the building. But ice shield creates problems for roof installers.

Tips & Tricks

Shingle Tear-Off Tools: A Guide to Saving Time, Money, and Your Body

The right tools can make us faster, stronger, and more profitable. When it comes to shingle tear-off tools, there are many that can improve the shingle tear-off process, but most don't live up to their claims.

How-to Guides

RipCart Set Up

Learn how to put RipCart to work for you. Learn how to open RipCart, close RipCart, install a circular saw, change the blade, and change the blade depth.
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