This shingle tear-off shovel pairs a fiberglass handle with a replaceable 8.5 in. serrated steel blade. Fiberglass does not absorb water, does not check or split in temperature extremes, and is lighter than a steel shaft while being stronger than wood under impact. When the blade wears out you replace the blade, not the whole tool.
Commercial roofing contractors who do high-volume shingle tear-off choose fiberglass for durability over a full season. The replaceable blade design means a worn cutting edge does not require a new handle, which keeps the tool cost lower over time. The serrated blade bites through nails and fasteners cleanly on each stroke.
West Side Supply and Rental stocks roofing hand tools for contractors nationwide. Call 816-443-3004 with questions.