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Old 10-28-2009, 08:42 PM   #1
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Fastest Way To Take A Roof Off


What is the fastest way to take off a roof? Can't use a crane no room.
Is it better to strip the shingles then plywood then rafters.
or as I'm leaning to cut between the rafters and remove section
I'm not a beginner so I need straight forward answers no bull! If you don't know then don't reply!

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Old 10-28-2009, 08:46 PM   #2
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Sections usually worked best for us. Makes less mess
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Old 10-28-2009, 08:47 PM   #3
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What is the fastest way to take off a roof? Can't use a crane no room.
Is it better to strip the shingles then plywood then rafters.
or as I'm leaning to cut between the rafters and remove section
I'm not a beginner so I need straight forward answers no bull! If you don't know then don't reply!
You set yourself up for this one!
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Old 10-28-2009, 08:47 PM   #4
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Stinger missile.

Or go here instead to ask this question. http://www.diychatroom.com/
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What is the fastest way to take off a roof? Can't use a crane no room.
Is it better to strip the shingles then plywood then rafters.
or as I'm leaning to cut between the rafters and remove section
I'm not a beginner so I need straight forward answers no bull! If you don't know then don't reply!
bulldozer

chain and rope

sawzaw!

spongebob and patrick

was im helpful?
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the Stihl Ms460 demolition saw
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is there a demo chain for a 028pro
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I think he is a beginner

I smell something here
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You know what I've been a carpenter for 30 yrs. and have done all kinds of work, all I was looking for was the fastest way to do this. Thanks to the guys that had real input
now, that's not nice Mr. Homeowner!





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Thank you

What is it you want to hear?

Just get a forklift and start ripping it off.

One good man could do it in half a day.
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My dad and uncle went fishing with a stick of dynamite once....about 50 years ago. Maybe you could take a lesson from that??? Make quick work of that roof.


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Ohhhhhhh you want the fastest way??

Turn house upside down and shake vigorously!
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