I know this isn't really the right spot, but........A question for any roofers out there. I pretty much finished my roof this weekend. I have trimming and capping left to do. What is the best way to trim the edges? I'm thinking about using a saws all. If I had it to do again, I would have trimmed as I went. Hind sight is good.......I hope I remember that 20 years from now. The project went pretty good as a whole, but the valleys and skylights sure slowed things down

are you talking about the overhang on the gabels?

also what type of shingles? ceader or ashfault?

If it is asphalt here is what I did ... nail a 1x2 to the end rafters (only if you haven't put your facia on yet) and trim to that. You can use a special "hook" knife, or s\Stanley sells hook blades for there utility knives. Then remove the 1x2 and voila a straight edge with a 3/4 inch overhang.

Jeff

I would use a Jetcat P80 at about half throttle to gently heat the overhang. Then a brushless flatliner edge 540 in a good hover to clip the ends off. Theres no smoking in the pits so be sure to pick up after yourself or your going to ge a demerit!

they are asphault shingles. I have the hooked blades. They just don't seem to work too good as cold as it is. Hopefully I'll have some decent weather this week to get it done. I may try some tin snips tomorrow. Thanks for the replies so far.

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO CUT WITH A HOOK BLADE YOU CAN JUST CHALK A LINE AND CUT WITH A SMALL CIRCULAR SAW.
sorry about the capitals

The thought of Patch, a roof, a beer or two, and a circular saw is kind of scary. He has enough trouble cutting ribbons , so cutting shingles represents a serious challenge to him. [:@]

An ambulance on standby might be a really good idea.

A plumbers type propane torch should deal with your heat problem nicely....