The steel slate ripper is a professional-grade roofing tool designed for removing damaged slate tiles without disrupting surrounding slates. The tool is 26.8in (680mm) in overall length, with a 22.8in (580mm) blade, and measures 2in (50mm) in width. Given the size, its primary benefits include superior reach, high durability, and ease of sliding under tight slates. Built from manganese spring steel, the blade delivers both strength and flexibility for demanding roofing tasks. Ideal for contractors and serious DIY users, it ensures efficient, controlled slate removal.
- Flexibility & Strength: Made from 65Mn manganese spring steel, ensures the blade is both thin and strong. It provides the necessary flexibility to slide under tight slates without snapping, while holding its shape.
- High Wear Resistance: It is designed for longevity, resisting common wear when rubbing against abrasive slate and cutting tough metal nails.
- Hardened & Tempered: 65Mn is heat-treated for high-strength, allowing it to withstand high impact.
- Deep Reach: The 22.8in (580mm) blade allows users to reach and cut nails higher up in the roof slate, specifically useful for larger slate sizes or high-lap installations.
- Long-Leverage: Measuring 26.8in (680mm) in length, the steel late ripper provides significant leverage, making it easier to pull stubborn nails out of solid timber decking.
- Optimal Nail Engagement: Measuring 2in (50mm) in width means the tool is wide enough to hook most standard roofing nails securely while being narrow enough to fit through small gaps between slates.
- Reduced Breakage: The thin, tapered profile allows the tool to glide between slates without causing damage to the adjacent, healthy tiles.