Heat guns, or hot air guns are an incredibly popular and highly versatile tool used by roofers and other tradespeople. These guns work by emitting streams of hot air through a fan, which can be used to make materials such as rubber roof membranes more malleable. This makes them easier to shape and fit to a roof, for faster installation. Hot air guns can also be used to dry surfaces or remove substances such as old paint or varnish without using chemicals.
Heat guns, such as the high-quality range manufactured by Leister, often offer variable heat and speed settings, to allow you to work at a pace that suits you. Plus, with the large variety of different heat gun nozzles, you’ll be able to adjust your tool to suit the project at hand, changing not only the temperature being blown out, but also the direction and shape of the air flow.
How Hot Do Heat Guns Get?
Heat guns discharge hot air at incredibly high temperatures. Depending upon the hot air gun and setting you choose, the temperature can range from 100°C all the way up to 800°C. This extreme heat makes using hot air guns safely and correctly paramount. If your project requires the use of heat guns, we’d recommend hiring a professional unless you’re completely certain and comfortable with their use and have all necessary safety equipment to hand.
Have Any More Questions?
If you’ve got any more questions about our hot air guns, or any of our roofing tools, get in touch with our customer service team. With over 40 years’ experience in all things DIY and roofing, they’re sure to get your project started right away. Call them on 01295 565 565, email [email protected], or use our handy online live chat.