Framing Nailers & Cordless Impact Drivers

Once a roof deck is opened up, what's underneath doesn't always match what the plans call for. Rotted rafters, soft blocking, or a section of decking that's lost its structural integrity all need to be cut out and replaced before any new roofing goes down. Framing nailers and cordless impact drivers are the tools for that stage — fast enough to keep a tear-off moving, precise enough that repairs hold the way they should.

Where This Fits in the Job

After the tear-off — once roofing shovels and tear-off spades have exposed the bare deck, damaged framing is visible and ready to address.
Clean removal first — pry bars and nail pullers take out old fasteners so new lumber sits flat, and reciprocating saws cut out rotted sections cleanly.
Solid fastening — framing nailers drive structural fasteners at the depth and spacing new decking or blocking requires, with cordless impact drivers handling the tighter, awkward connections around penetrations and edges.

Why It Matters

A new roof laid over weak framing is only as good as what's underneath it. Making these repairs correctly, while the deck is already open, means the covering that goes on afterward has something solid to rely on.