The Best Roofing Nailers with Reviews & Guide 2024

The Hitachi NV45AB2 is designed to be quick and easy. It has a rapid fire function or 3 nails per second and a tool free depth of drive adjustment that’s as easy as turning a dial. It’s definitely a great choice for contractors but because it’s easy to use, DIYers will love it, too.

Safety is really important with a roofing nailer since you’re going to be using it to perform what could potentially be a dangerous job. This Hitachi nailer has a rubberized casing to make sure it stays put when you set it down on the roof slope. It’s also been weatherproofed so you don’t have to worry about working through a little bit of wind or rain.

This lightweight roofing nailer helps you work longer because it reduces fatigue. The comfortable rubber grip and balance of the tool mean it’s possible to use with one hand if you choose to. The carbide tipped nose helps with performance and accuracy so you’ll always land you nail right where you meant to.

While this tool is dual mode, you have to get a special trigger in order to use it in sequential mode or you’ll have to use it as an automatic. There are some plastic parts that wouldn’t survive a fall to the ground, but most of the body is made of more durable metals.

This powerful roofing nailer from Bostitch is aggressive and capable of driving 100 nails per minute. Zero nail lockout will prevent the nailer from firing when the magazine runs out. Then, just use the patented single-action side canister for fast loading. Just slide it open, put in a new coil of nails, and you’re ready to go.

A special thing about this nailer is it uses contact tip automatic firing. This is a great way to do large jobs because it helps you cover a lot of area by bouncing along the surface, firing the nail when the tip hits the material. The nose has a carbide insert to make sure it’s durable enough to withstand this method.

You also get tool-free depth of drive adjustments with five different pre-sets so you can quickly and easily make your selection and get on with your work.

It doesn’t come with the air hose connector, but if you have a stash of tools, you probably have one in your supply. It also doesn’t come with a case, which is a bit inconvenient when you’ve finished the job. These are minor drawbacks, however.

This is an inexpensive, use friendly roofing nailer that’s a great choice if you want something to get you through a job or two. It’s effective and will cost you less to buy than it will to rent one for the duration of the job at hand.

For the price, this is a pretty impressive nailer. It shares a lot of characteristics with some of the higher end models – 120 nail magazine capacity and it shoots the same gauge nails from ¾ to 1 ¾ inch. Its durable and can go a long time without being reloaded.

The rubber grip handle helps it stay in place when you set it down and makes it more comfortable to use. It comes with an adjustable shingle guide that will help you place each just so. A really great feature? This WEN nailer comes with a hard plastic case, something that is lacking with higher end models.

Some users called this a one-job nailer, and we mostly agree. While this tool isn’t durable enough for a professional to use day after day, it can be a great choice for one small job or as an addition to any home workshop.

The MAX CN445R3 SuperRoofer nailer is an underappreciated tool. The people who love it gush about it, which is why we’re including in our reviews. This lightweight roofing nailer is only 5.2 pounds and, combined with the rubber grip, it’s easy to hold onto. To help maneuver the nailer around better, the tangle free swivel fitting lets the air hose swivel so you’re less bogged down by it. All of these things contribute to making long jobs more bearable. You can work longer and finish faster.

The depth adjustment is tool-free and so accurate that there’s no need to adjust the compressor. The nose is tar resistant and lasts longer than most other models and, when it does get gummed up, the contact foot is easily removed so you can clean or replace it/

The magnetized nose holds the last nail in the chamber so you lower the risk of jamming the gun and know when to change the coil. The special cap filter prevents dust and debris from damaging the inside of the motor and even has a self-cleaning feature to expel anything that it collected.

The Porter-Cable RN175A Roofing Nailer is a great choice for homeowners or professionals. The lightweight design and comfortable rubber grips allow you to work for long periods of time without muscle strain. The exhaust is easily adjustable so you can work without having to worry about any dust and debris getting blown in your direction.

This nailer also has a tool-free depth adjustment for straightforward changes at the turn of a dial. Another great feature is the shingle guide, which will come in especially handy for someone who doesn’t have a lot of experience and has a big area to cover. It’s a great way to get consistent and fast results.

Made of durable steel and dual carbide inserts, this Porter-Cable roofing nailer is built to resist wear and tear. The motor is made to last and is designed to consistently deliver the right amount of power with every shot whether you’re using sequential or contact firing.

Thanks to Senco expanding their RoofPro series, we have the 445Xp. This is a really versatile nailer that can handle waterproof tar paper plus asphalt and fiberglass shingles right out of the box. With the right attachments, you can use this for vinyl and aluminum siding, too.

While this Senco nailing roofer shares a lot of features with others in the RoofPro line, this one is more lightweight and uses less air to get the same results. The power in/power out design seals off the exhaust to reduce air consumption without compromising any power. The depth of drive adjustment is tool-less, which is convenient but can at times be inaccurate just because you don’t have as much control as you would if you were doing it manually. This is true of all tool-less depth drive adjustments, though, not just with this particular tool.

The aluminum housing is what keeps it lightweight and durable. It’s light enough that you can use it with one hand if you wanted to. Wear plates protect the nailer from abrasion damage and a bi-metal driver blade gives you more time before it needs replaced. If you do need to do maintenance, you can access everything easily from the top of the tool.