When replacing metal roofing removing the nails is a tedious and necessary procedure.
Remove nailed metal roofing.
Wear a hardhat safety glasses and gloves while pulling roofing nails.
This roof was being replaced because of of hail damage.
If the roof is aluminum or another type of soft metal it can be easily dented or otherwise damaged.
If you are replacing the nails replace them with new ones as you pull the old ones.
Metal roofing is often made from recyclable materials many of which have an estimated lifespan of 50 years or more.
How to easily remove roof nails from a metal roof.
Create patches for holes with fiberglass mesh screening and roofing tar.
Replace dissimilar metal nails with similar metal screws.