How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

In article .com, wrote:

Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

It's called an "end cut pliers" e.g.
http://www.homaktools.com/062endcutpliers.htm

If you need them to be absolutely flush, you can grind them down with an angle
grinder after cutting them off.

Depending on how much room you have to get tools in there, you might also be
able to just saw them off flush with a reciprocating saw.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

On Jun 6, 2:20 pm, (Doug Miller) wrote:
In article .com, wrote:
Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

It's called an "end cut pliers" e.g.http://www.homaktools.com/062endcutpliers.htm


I just got an end cut plier and it seems to be able to cut off nail
ends but not the screw ends. I think part of the reason is the tight
space and I am on a ladder and hence not able to really leverage too
much force to really clamp down.

I wonder if a Dremel with a grinding disc would work or not. I saw a
show they saw off a galvanized pipe with that - but that's a show and
I don't know if it really works or not.

MC

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"Clark" wrote in message
...
wrote in
oups.com:

On Jun 6, 2:20 pm, (Doug Miller) wrote:
In article .com,
wrote:
Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

It's called an "end cut pliers"
e.g.http://www.homaktools.com/062endcutpliers.htm


I just got an end cut plier and it seems to be able to cut off nail
ends but not the screw ends. I think part of the reason is the tight
space and I am on a ladder and hence not able to really leverage too
much force to really clamp down.

I wonder if a Dremel with a grinding disc would work or not. I saw a
show they saw off a galvanized pipe with that - but that's a show and
I don't know if it really works or not.

The Dremel cut-off disks are very fragile. Any side load at all will
shatter
the disk. You might make a few cuts but will spend more time putting on
new
disks than actually cutting...

I double that comment!!!
MLD

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On Jun 6, 1:29?pm, wrote:
I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC

Can you fit a 4 1/2" grinder in there? With a good cutting disc it
would work. Screws are harder than nails.
Good luck

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

In article .com, wrote:

I just got an end cut plier and it seems to be able to cut off nail
ends but not the screw ends. I think part of the reason is the tight
space and I am on a ladder and hence not able to really leverage too
much force to really clamp down.

End cut pliers come in different sizes. I have one that's about 18" long.
*Plenty* of leverage with that sucker.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:04:25 -0700, wrote:

On Jun 6, 2:20 pm, (Doug Miller) wrote:
In article .com, wrote:
Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

It's called an "end cut pliers" e.g.http://www.homaktools.com/062endcutpliers.htm


I just got an end cut plier and it seems to be able to cut off nail
ends but not the screw ends. I think part of the reason is the tight
space and I am on a ladder and hence not able to really leverage too
much force to really clamp down.

Another part might be that screws are a lot harder than nails.

I wonder if a Dremel with a grinding disc would work or not. I saw a
show they saw off a galvanized pipe with that - but that's a show and
I don't know if it really works or not.

I think those pipes are made from galvanized candy. Or they're pipes
for doll houses. Or they show it when they start, and for 4 seconds in
the middle, and when they're done.


MC

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On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:04:25 -0700, wrote:

I just got an end cut plier and it seems to be able to cut off nail
ends but not the screw ends. I think part of the reason is the tight
space and I am on a ladder and hence not able to really leverage too
much force to really clamp down.

Try a 6" Mini Hacksaw from the BORG

Looks like this:

http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/52...w--620071.aspx

--
Oren

...through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

On Jun 6, 1:29 pm, wrote:
I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Angle grinder is my tool of choice for the nails if there's access
room.

What sort of screws? If they're drywall screws you can grab them with
pliers and bend them back and forth and they'll snap off, or you could
give them a couple or three swats with a hammer in opposite directions
- same result.

R

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On Jun 6, 3:36 pm, "
wrote:
On Jun 6, 1:29?pm, wrote:





I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC

Can you fit a 4 1/2" grinder in there? With a good cutting disc it
would work. Screws are harder than nails.
Good luck- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That's about the only solution other than an angle grinder which would
get very heavy and awkward to use in close quarters. The 4 1/2
grinder would make quick work of the screws and the end nippers would
do the nails or just use the grinder for both.

Harry K

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

Around our house, we would use a small angle grinder.
Available at Harbor Freight for prolly $20-$30

Kate
O|||||||O

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On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:29:51 -0700, wrote:

I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC
The "standard" little cutoff disks that come with the dremel are
indeed pretty much useless. But they also sell fiber reinforced disks
and they are quite durable. I've cut screws and bolts and pipe with
them easily. They are a little bigger in diameter than the others
though, so you might have trouble fitting them in the space. But they
do wear down pretty fast, so if you need to, you could dress them to
smaller diameter with a brick or stone.

HTH,

Paul F.

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

(Doug Miller) wrote in
t:

In article .com,
wrote:

Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

It's called an "end cut pliers" e.g.
http://www.homaktools.com/062endcutpliers.htm

If you need them to be absolutely flush, you can grind them down with
an angle grinder after cutting them off.

Depending on how much room you have to get tools in there, you might
also be able to just saw them off flush with a reciprocating saw.



If the screws are drywall screws they are probably hardened and will not
cut.

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Oren wrote in
:

On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:04:25 -0700, wrote:

I just got an end cut plier and it seems to be able to cut off nail
ends but not the screw ends. I think part of the reason is the tight
space and I am on a ladder and hence not able to really leverage too
much force to really clamp down.

Try a 6" Mini Hacksaw from the BORG

Looks like this:

http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/52...i-hacksaw--620
071.aspx

--
Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the
configuration in the photo..


Again, NG if drywall screws.

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

wrote in
oups.com:

On Jun 6, 2:20 pm, (Doug Miller) wrote:
In article .com,
wrote:
Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

It's called an "end cut pliers"
e.g.http://www.homaktools.com/062endcutpliers.htm


I just got an end cut plier and it seems to be able to cut off nail
ends but not the screw ends. I think part of the reason is the tight
space and I am on a ladder and hence not able to really leverage too
much force to really clamp down.

I wonder if a Dremel with a grinding disc would work or not. I saw a
show they saw off a galvanized pipe with that - but that's a show and
I don't know if it really works or not.

MC



Another vote for Dremel disks are brittle and shatter...


Not sure if when you mentioned Dremel that you meant you would buy one.
If you're gonna buy something choose:
- Die grinder for your compressor if you have one
or
- 4 1/2" grinder
or
- RotoZip

You'll get more bang for the buck usage out of the first two probably.

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"Clark" wrote in message
...
wrote in
oups.com:

On Jun 6, 2:20 pm, (Doug Miller) wrote:
In article .com,
wrote:
Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

It's called an "end cut pliers"
e.g.http://www.homaktools.com/062endcutpliers.htm


I just got an end cut plier and it seems to be able to cut off nail
ends but not the screw ends. I think part of the reason is the tight
space and I am on a ladder and hence not able to really leverage too
much force to really clamp down.

I wonder if a Dremel with a grinding disc would work or not. I saw a
show they saw off a galvanized pipe with that - but that's a show and
I don't know if it really works or not.

The Dremel cut-off disks are very fragile. Any side load at all will
shatter
the disk. You might make a few cuts but will spend more time putting on
new
disks than actually cutting...

I use the heavy duty discs and have no problem. They last a long time if
you use good technique.

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On Wed, 6 Jun 2007 21:01:15 -0500, "Kate" wrote:

Around our house, we would use a small angle grinder.
Available at Harbor Freight for prolly $20-$30

Get the 4 1/2 and not the 4". Hard to get disks for 4". (So why do
they sell them?)

Kate
O|||||||O

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"Paul Franklin" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:29:51 -0700, wrote:

I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC
The "standard" little cutoff disks that come with the dremel are
indeed pretty much useless. But they also sell fiber reinforced disks
and they are quite durable. I've cut screws and bolts and pipe with
them easily. They are a little bigger in diameter than the others
though, so you might have trouble fitting them in the space. But they
do wear down pretty fast, so if you need to, you could dress them to
smaller diameter with a brick or stone.

HTH,

Paul F.
That would be my choice for tight places. Just take your time and dont try
to force the cut. Another possibility would be to carefully mark the new
board and drill or notch it to clear the screws. If you do that you might
want to fill the notches or holes with caulking compound to eliminate any
gaps or water traps.

Don Young

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wrote in message
oups.com...
On Jun 6, 1:29?pm, wrote:
I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC

Can you fit a 4 1/2" grinder in there? With a good cutting disc it
would work. Screws are harder than nails.
Good luck


I have about 1 1/2 inch of space so no luck with an angle grinder. Thanks.

MC

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"RicodJour" wrote in message
ups.com...
On Jun 6, 1:29 pm, wrote:
I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Angle grinder is my tool of choice for the nails if there's access
room.

What sort of screws? If they're drywall screws you can grab them with
pliers and bend them back and forth and they'll snap off, or you could
give them a couple or three swats with a hammer in opposite directions
- same result.

R



They are not drywall screws, I think those are galvanized roofing screws. I
am just trying to get them out of the way, if I hammer in opposite direction
they will pop out the other end and tear up the flashing and asphalt cement
on top of it, which means I will have to redo the roofing edge.

MC

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"MiamiCuse" wrote in
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wrote in message
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On Jun 6, 1:29?pm, wrote:
I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another
layer of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the
edges and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia
boards, I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so
sticking out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC

Can you fit a 4 1/2" grinder in there? With a good cutting disc it
would work. Screws are harder than nails.
Good luck


I have about 1 1/2 inch of space so no luck with an angle grinder.
Thanks.

MC



Oxyacetylene torch has a fine tip for tight places. No, guess not huh...
:-)

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Al Bundy wrote in
:

"MiamiCuse" wrote in
:


wrote in message
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On Jun 6, 1:29?pm, wrote:
I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another
layer of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the
edges and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the
fascia boards, I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4
inches or so sticking out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address
this without having to redo the flashing above? I really would
like to avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a
tool that would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and
screws in a tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC

Can you fit a 4 1/2" grinder in there? With a good cutting disc it
would work. Screws are harder than nails.
Good luck


I have about 1 1/2 inch of space so no luck with an angle grinder.
Thanks.

MC



Oxyacetylene torch has a fine tip for tight places. No, guess not
huh...
:-)



Thermic lance? .....nope, another poor choice I suppose.

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On Wed, 6 Jun 2007 22:55:28 -0400, "MiamiCuse"
wrote:


"RicodJour" wrote in message

What sort of screws? If they're drywall screws you can grab them with
pliers and bend them back and forth and they'll snap off, or you could
give them a couple or three swats with a hammer in opposite directions
- same result.

R



They are not drywall screws, I think those are galvanized roofing screws. I
am just trying to get them out of the way, if I hammer in opposite direction
they will pop out the other end and tear up the flashing and asphalt cement
on top of it, which means I will have to redo the roofing edge.

He knows that. He meant left and right, or front and back, opposite
directions from each other, not opposite direction as you just wrote,
with no s.

His is another way to bend them as in his previous clause.

MC

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"MiamiCuse" wrote in message news:wdCdnfl5daU-

They are not drywall screws, I think those are galvanized roofing
screws. I am just trying to get them out of the way, if I hammer in
opposite direction they will pop out the other end and tear up the
flashing and asphalt cement on top of it, which means I will have to
redo the roofing edge.


Can you grab the heads of the screws with the cutter, but not cut
them?

Then grab them with the cutter and twist the whole cutter when you
have a good grip. You may be able to unscrew them.

You did try a screwdriver? :-)

Bob

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On Jun 7, 12:06 am, mm wrote:
On Wed, 6 Jun 2007 22:55:28 -0400, "MiamiCuse"
wrote:





"RicodJour" wrote in message

What sort of screws? If they're drywall screws you can grab them with
pliers and bend them back and forth and they'll snap off, or you could
give them a couple or three swats with a hammer in opposite directions
- same result.

R


He knows that. He meant left and right, or front and back, opposite
directions from each other, not opposite direction as you just wrote,
with no s.

His is another way to bend them as in his previous clause.

MC

Oh I see now. Well that does not work either. The hammer barely fits
so most times I hit something else in the narrow channel before the
nail or screw. I tried to wedge a flat head screwdriver against one
screw then wack the screwdriver with it but it just "weasel" its way
around the screw.

I think I will try the dremel grinding disc next since I have a dremel
(but no disc) if that does not work then I don't know what else I can
do. Minor details always kill my project schedule.

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On Jun 7, 12:07 am, "Bob F" wrote:
"MiamiCuse" wrote in message news:wdCdnfl5daU-

They are not drywall screws, I think those are galvanized roofing
screws. I am just trying to get them out of the way, if I hammer in
opposite direction they will pop out the other end and tear up the
flashing and asphalt cement on top of it, which means I will have to
redo the roofing edge.

Can you grab the heads of the screws with the cutter, but not cut
them?

Then grab them with the cutter and twist the whole cutter when you
have a good grip. You may be able to unscrew them.

You did try a screwdriver? :-)

Bob

The screw heads are protected from above under a layer of asphalt
cement over some metal flashing and tar paper. I am trying to cut
them off from below without disturbing what is above.

MC

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On Jun 6, 1:29 pm, wrote:
I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC


OK after trying all kinds of solutions (thanks to everyone who helped
out) I had success with the plier to remove some of the nails but the
screws are hard. I am going to try a heavy duty dremel cut off disc
next since I already have a dremel I just need to get some disc and
see. If that does not work I can try a bigger and meaner plier but
there may not be room to fit one of those in the tight space.

So if all else fails, my plan is to just use the plier to "bend" the
screws as much as I can, so instead of sticking out an inch and half
they stick out 3/4 inch after I bend/twist or whatever.

Now the question is, is it ok to nail the fascia board with say a 3/4"
spacing above it from the roof drip? Note that the actual flashing
still covers the fascia by several inches, it is just the top edge
(1"-2" wide) of the fascia not touching the flashing from below. I
can may be spray some expansive foam in the cavity along the whole
length to seal it?

Will that work?

MC

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wrote in message
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On Jun 7, 12:07 am, "Bob F" wrote:
"MiamiCuse" wrote in message
news:wdCdnfl5daU-

They are not drywall screws, I think those are galvanized roofing
screws. I am just trying to get them out of the way, if I hammer
in
opposite direction they will pop out the other end and tear up
the
flashing and asphalt cement on top of it, which means I will have
to
redo the roofing edge.

Can you grab the heads of the screws with the cutter, but not cut
them?

Then grab them with the cutter and twist the whole cutter when you
have a good grip. You may be able to unscrew them.

You did try a screwdriver? :-)

Bob

The screw heads are protected from above under a layer of asphalt
cement over some metal flashing and tar paper. I am trying to cut
them off from below without disturbing what is above.

Is this a situation where you can slip a hacksaw blade up behind the
board and cut them?

Bob

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:27:11 -0700, wrote:

Oh I see now. Well that does not work either. The hammer barely fits
so most times I hit something else in the narrow channel before the
nail or screw. I tried to wedge a flat head screwdriver against one
screw then wack the screwdriver with it but it just "weasel" its way
around the screw.

Since you tried a screwdriver to cut the screws.

Now try a cold chisel. It will cut these screws.


I think I will try the dremel grinding disc next since I have a dremel
(but no disc) if that does not work then I don't know what else I can
do. Minor details always kill my project schedule.
--
Oren

...through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..

How to remove roofing nails from below?
 

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On Jun 6, 1:29 pm, wrote:
I am in the process of replacing some fascia boards that were
damaged. These fascia boards are 1x8 and is nailed to another layer
of 2x12 and they are nailed to the roof and soffit framing.

I am only removing the outer layer of 1x8. There is a "drip" or a
metal flashing that folds down and when they installed the flashing
and asphalt cement roof they screwed the flashing down along the edges
and nailed down in other spots. Now that I removed the fascia boards,
I can see the ends of screws and nails every 4 inches or so sticking
out.

In order for me to install the new fascia boards, I need to get the
screws and nail ends out of the way. Is there a way to address this
without having to redo the flashing above? I really would like to
avoid having to mess with it since it's fine. Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

Thanks in advance,

MC


OK after trying all kinds of solutions (thanks to everyone who helped
out) I had success with the plier to remove some of the nails but the
screws are hard. I am going to try a heavy duty dremel cut off disc
next since I already have a dremel I just need to get some disc and
see. If that does not work I can try a bigger and meaner plier but
there may not be room to fit one of those in the tight space.

So if all else fails, my plan is to just use the plier to "bend" the
screws as much as I can, so instead of sticking out an inch and half
they stick out 3/4 inch after I bend/twist or whatever.

Now the question is, is it ok to nail the fascia board with say a 3/4"
spacing above it from the roof drip? Note that the actual flashing
still covers the fascia by several inches, it is just the top edge
(1"-2" wide) of the fascia not touching the flashing from below. I
can may be spray some expansive foam in the cavity along the whole
length to seal it?

Will that work?

MC

Why not just drill or notch the fascia board to clear the screws?

Don Young