Metal Roofing with collated fasteners: Is it worth it?
Is it worth having a metal roofing gun that utilizes collated fasteners? After using it for a job or two, I can immediately say yes…if you can find the fasteners for a reasonable price. When installing screws in a metal roof either DIY or for a profession, the worst part is bending over all the time, trying to juggle a handful of screws, and inevitably dropping the screws. Collated fasteners and Simpson Quik Drive are definitely the answer, but at the cost of about three time the screw cost. If I can find a source for screws that are economically reasonably for the time saved and effort it takes to install, I will definitely be using this more often.
The Quik Drive installs the screw with consistent depth every-time. Yes, I have had a couple issues here and there, but overall what tool doesn't have an issue.
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You do amazing work, I really like watching your buildings go up!! thanks for sharing
I’ve been waiting to see this tool in action. Thanks for posting.
I’ve been using a Senco screw drive tool for a couple of years now and it works great. Does make it easier.
This is awesome. Thank you for the close up look at how the fasteners sit when they are installed.
Works amazing for decking. I lay out a bunch of those clips and when I’m empty I’m standing next to a new one AND no bending over all day!
very helpful thanks for the video. i guess the question is, are you going to use it or go back to you impact driver? and are you going to outfit your crew with them.
i use something like that for decks Dewalt makes one for most part i love it like you said now and then it misses a screw
Sweet tool. I know that I would have one if I did a lot of roofing. Thanks for the video
I’ve had one of those for decks and subfloors for years. It does misfire every once in awhile. Keep it lubed up good. Turn the drill on and let it good. It’s a back saver.
I have used similar guns for subfloor installs and they really save your back!! Take care. Doug
That thing is awesome. I’ll have to see if I can get one in Australia.
the kit looks and works well in the (on the roof) field, can the strips be re-used again , you could get the guys to re-load them up during lunch break lol.
Every commercial roofer needs this setup!
agree for sure..
We use those collated screw guns for subfloor as well. They have more uses than one might think, but it does take some skill for sure.
I saw your Instagram story about this, this is awesome! Keep up the good work!!
Would like to see reviews on what you guys are using for fall saftey…
falltech retractable
I’ll third it!
it is a cable re-track system. The one we used during bridge work would cable out about 20 feet. It works like a seat belt. it runs out as you move and spring pulls it back as you get closer to the reel. if you fall or slip suddenly, it has an internal clutch and stops the cable as a seat belt would do. It works great but wearing it all day will get to you. It has a constant pull.
I second that. Jobsite safety shouldn’t be underestimated, especially falls. But it looks like a retractable steel cable fastened to the purlins…
That is a must have screw gun for installing steel roofs Price sounds decent too. Screw it baby! ? Another great video.
I have the one for screwing down subfloors for houses. I never let go of the trigger, keep on truckin!
My biggest hurdle with this tool is sourcing fasteners, but it is pretty awesome and glad it turned out good after buying it
@Cameron loggenberg Job for the kids?
@DJAZAlwayz I’ve seen a collated nail gun that would fit 4 times as much coiled up in a hopper, all these screw companies need to come up with somthing too
It probably good for floor fastners too. ? Have a great weekend People
Great Review on the QuikDrive System, we offer a variety of QuikDrive Simpson fasteners including these ones. https://www.fastoolnow.com/simpson-strong-tie-fastening-systems-collated-quikdrive-screws-collated-metal-screws.html Thanks!
Fastenal fasteners is all over and have almost any fastener you would want and tools . I have deal with them for years and they will deliver to job site .
That would be great, but I never could go in a straight line.