John Stortz & Son is a metal roofing tool manufacturer and distributor specializing in the trade of architectural metal roofing. We supply the tools for seaming panels, forming details, cutting, soldering and many other accessories. Our aim is to be a one stop shop for the highest quality of tools found globally.

John Stortz & Son, Inc. was founded in 1853 by the original John Stortz in Philadelphia (read more about our early beginnings here). Currently headed by John Stortz, the three sons Tom, Jeff, and Sam, and their uncle John; Stortz Tools continues to serve the tool industry quality specialty hand tools nearly 170 years after its founding from the same Philadelphia factory where the business began. 

A great craftsman once said: “You’ll never regret buying a good tool. Nothing is quite so demoralizing as a tool hang up.”

Our goal is to provide all craftsmen, roofers, masons, coopers, etc. the tools and service they need to feel proud about the work they’ve done. When you purchase from Stortz you’ll be confident that you’ll not only get the job done, but get the job done well.

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Falz Bender

New Falz Bender is the ultimate roll bending tool for creating 1″ male and female seam profiles in one motion!

• Tool set comes with both male bender and female bender in premium military grade storage case
• Effortlessly creates perfect 1″ profiles for seaming
• Unlimited length panel creation
• Works on curved/radius panels
• Ideal for tapered panels or starting panels with dual male/female edges
• We recommend seaming with the a drill seamer like the Double FalzSeamer or the AccuSeamer for a perfect mechanical locked seam
• Max Capacities:
  • Stainless Steel: 0.5mm (26 gauge)
  • Painted Steel: 0.7mm (24gauge)
  • Copper, Zinc & Aluminum: 0.8mm

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Stubai Starter Sheet Metal Kit w/ Backpack

Save $30 on the tools and get a $50 backpack for free!

Includes:

• 1 – Pelican Tin Snips 
• 1ea – Left & Right Combination Tin Snips
• 1 – Flat / Round Sheet Metal Hammer
• 1 – Scriber  (scriber included is metric)
• 1 – Deep Depth Seaming Pliers
• 1 – 45° 60mm Pliers
• Heavy duty tool Backpack included
• This set comes with essential tools for the sheet metal roofer plus a FREE Stubai Brand HD backpack
• Cutting, scribing, bending, hammering, and marking
• Backpack is a heavy duty canvas to protect your tool investment

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New 2022 Product Catalogue

Whether it carries the John Stortz brand or not, if a hand tool is sold by Stortz, it offers notable value for its class and purpose.

As we have for a century and a half, John Stortz & Son will continue to put reliable and productive hand tools in the hands of the public.

Then as now, the John Stortz brand is your assurance of excellence, innovation and traditional value.

As always, we solicit suggestions from the trades for improvements or additions to our lines.

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Bar Soldering

We offer what you need to get your soldering job done professionally. We specialize in high performance soldering equipment for roofing. This includes irons, solder bars, fluxes and accessories. Our selection of irons includes propane, acetylene, electric, or bench furnaces and our 50/50 solder pricing is the lowest on the market. Some of our top manufacturers include, Express, Sievert, Perkeo, and American Beauty.

If you are new to soldering, check out our Soldering Checklist: Essentials.

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50/50 Tin-Lead Bar Solder

Bar solder and soldering accessories are some of the most indispensable in a sheet metal roofer’s arsenal. The solder bar we sell here at John Stortz & Son is made only from premium, virgin metals such as lead and tin and is ideal for finishing waterproof, sealed seams on sheet metal roofs. It’s also formulated for minimal oxidation which makes it better suited to stand up to the elements.

• Perfect for flat lock, soldered roofing as well as general all purpose roof soldering
• Made from virgin materials, not recycled lead or tin
• Minimal oxidation for superior performance
• Select between bar sizes: 1/4 lbs, 1/2 lbs, or 1 lbs bars

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60/40 Tin-Lead Bar Solder

• 60/40 (60% Tin / 40% Lead) solder is a great choice for anytime you are working with lead coated materials. The higher tin content leads to a higher tensile strength when compared to a standard 50/50 solder.
• Thin 0.25lb capping bars are easy to work with in gutters and tight areas
• Each bar is approximately 15″ in length

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50/50 Lead-Tin Bar Solder – 50 lb Box

Use this form to request a quote on quantity discounts.

• 50 lb box of either 1/4lb,1/2lb or 1lb 50/50 bar solder
• Best for flat-lock soldered seam roofs and general all purpose soldering
• Approx. melting temperature 361-460 F
• 1/4lb Bar – 1/4″ x 3/16″ x 13″
• 1/2lb Bar – 1/4″ x 1/2″ x 13″
• 1lb Bar –  3/8″ x 7/8″ x 9 1/8″

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Lead Free Bar Solder – SN100-C

• 1/4 pound tri bars
• Low cost, lead-free alloy. Solder is composed of SN97/3Cu (97% Tin, 3% Copper)
• Smooth solder joints with no visible shrinkage effects
• Excellent through-hole penetration and topside fillet
• Low dissolution of copper from boards and components into solder pot
• Near Eutectic alloy melting point of 572°F

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50/50 Tin-Lead – Solder Spool

Our 50/50 lead tin solder is best for flat-lock soldered seam roofs and general all purpose soldering.

• Pure 50/50 Tin/Lead Solder wire on spool
• Super thin solder wire is ideal for getting into tight spaces or light jobs
• Spool is easy to transport and handle
• Available in 1lb spools

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Double Falz Seamer

SEAM FASTER: Power Seamers typically seam 40 ft per minute. The Double FalzSeamer can seam 100ft per minute. LIGHTWEIGHT: Nobody likes carrying 50+lb machinery around. The Double FalzSeamer (12lbs) is lightweight and portable. NO CRIMP MARKS: There are no crimp marks left by the Double FalzSeamer when compared to hand crimping small sections. The Double Falz Seamer is used for the seaming of single and/or double standing seam roof panels.

• Double Falz Seamer Instructions

• For Seaming 1″ or 1.5″ high profiles – NO HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NEEDED

• Lightweight: 11.5lbs

• Speed: up to 100ft / min (traditional seamers are 30ft/min)

• The machines open architecture gives a clear look at the seaming process

• Ships in military grade case

• Attachable and detachable at any place on the standing seam

• Suitable for several materials

  • Stainless Steel – 26ga (.5mm)

  • Painted Steel – 24ga (.7mm)

  • Aluminum, Copper, Zinc – .032″ (.8mm), 24oz (.8mm), .8mm

• Works with conventional (18v, 5 amp) cordless power drills – (drill not included)

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Standing Seam Tools

More standing seam roofs are being installed than ever before. As a roofing contractor, being outfitted with specialty oriented standing seam tools is imperative to quoting jobs. With the right tools, you can beat out competitors quotes by being able to not only do the job faster, but do it better.

Do you own the lightest, strongest style double seamer? Is your tinner’s hammer old and marring material?  Do your first and second stage locker need an upgrade? Proper tools ⇒ Improved Work ⇒ Better Reputation ⇒ More Jobs = $$$.  Shop Stortz for a first class offering of sheet metal tools.

Buy your Standing Seam tools today!

Soldering Tools

We offer what you need to get your soldering job done professionally. We specialize in high performance soldering equipment for roofing. This includes irons, solder bars, fluxes and accessories. If you are new to soldering, click this link for info on the basics. Soldering Checklist: Essentials.

Our selection of irons includes propane, acetylene, electric, or bench furnaces and our 50/50 solder pricing is the lowest on the market. Some of our top manufacturers include, Express, Sievert, Perkeo, and American Beauty. Don’t forget to shop the rest of our Soldering Accessories.

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Slate Roofing Tools

Professional roofers around the world use Stortz slate tools to get exceptional results. Our offering includes a variety of slate hammers, slate rippers, roof brackets, slate cutters, copper hooks/hooks and more. Our tools are held to the highest standards and are used on some of the most prestigious jobs nationwide. If you need a refresher on how to utilize these tools to replace or install slate, check out this post: 7 Tools Needed to Repair Slate.

Buy your Slate Roofing tools today!

Snow Guard Systems

Snow Retention Systems (Snow Guards) are devices that are attached to the roof structure in order to provide uniform retention and control the snow from avalanching in large sheets.

They need to be applied in sufficient quantity according to a prescribed pattern in order to be effective.

Buy your Snow Guard system today!

Testimonials

"Great folks to work with. Very helpful and quick turnaround!"

- Jon H.

"Patient and knowledgeable best describe my interactions and our order arrived one day earlier than we expected."

- Richard G.

"Very fast shipments of the highest quality of tools. So pleased to have connected with this company. I will be buying a lot more!"

- Kaylee K.

"These guys are our go to place for soldering and copper equipment, always great service, dependable support, and quick shipping."

- Justin E.

"Quick and easy shopping experience. Website was very easy to navigate and find what I wanted, it was easy to check out, and I had no issues through the shipping process. I will be buying from them again."

- Aaron M.

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