RACE - Tear-Off Spade w/Premium Northern ash Long Wood Handle - Heel or No Heel Option

The RACE Tear-Off Spade features a metal powder coated head with a smooth edge. Its handle is premium Northern ash wood, coated with clear lacquer. The handle is dual riveted into the socket. The spade is offered with or without a heel.

Key features:

• Metal powder coated head with smooth edge
• Long Northern ash wood handle with clear lacquer finish
• Handle is dual riveted into the socket
• Offered in heel and no heel options
• Built for removing slag, shingles, or other roofing materials

• Set fall protection and PPE, stage a debris chute or tarp, and start from the ridge with a clear path to the disposal container.
• Stand above the work area, slide the spade blade flat under the top shingle course until you feel the nails.
• Press the handle down to use the heel as a fulcrum, then rock and lift to pop nails and free the shingles while keeping the blade shallow to avoid gouging the deck.
• Advance in rows across the roof, repeating the slide-rock-lift motion; sweep or pitch debris frequently to maintain footing.
• Pull any remaining fasteners, inspect decking, then clean the blade and lightly oil the wood handle before storage.

• Set fall protection and PPE, stage a debris chute or tarp, and start from the ridge with a clear path to the disposal container.
• Stand above the work area, slide the spade blade flat under the top shingle course until you feel the nails.
• Press the handle down to use the heel as a fulcrum, then rock and lift to pop nails and free the shingles while keeping the blade shallow to avoid gouging the deck.
• Advance in rows across the roof, repeating the slide-rock-lift motion; sweep or pitch debris frequently to maintain footing.
• Pull any remaining fasteners, inspect decking, then clean the blade and lightly oil the wood handle before storage.

Q: When is a heeled spade preferable to a no-heel version?
A: Choose a heeled spade when you want extra leverage to pop nails and lift layered materials; no-heel versions can fit tight areas near walls or flashings where heel clearance is limited.

Q: How do I avoid damaging the roof deck during tear-off?
A: Work from the ridge downward, keep the blade nearly flat, use a shallow angle with a rocking motion over nails, and clear debris often so you aren’t prying against hidden piles.

Q: Will this tool remove nails and underlayment, or do I need follow-up tools?
A: Roofing spades often shear or lift many nails as shingles come up; serrated edges excel at nail removal, while smooth edges may require follow-up with a hammer or pry bar to pull stubborn fasteners and loosen underlayment.

Q: What maintenance keeps a wood-handle tear-off spade in service longer?
A: After use, dry the tool, wipe the blade clean, and periodically sand splinters and apply boiled linseed oil to the handle; store off the ground in a dry place.

Q: What safety gear is recommended for shingle tear-off on pitched roofs?
A: Use fall protection appropriate to the roof and jobsite, non-slip footwear, gloves, eye protection, and manage debris so footing stays clear.