Andrew -
This might be what you're looking for since it's designed to be permanently mounted: http://www.guardianfall.com/product.php?id=61 -August _____ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:10 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Fall protection anchors for comp shingle roofs Hi Andrew, Good topic! We typically use a ridge anchor like this: http://www.guardianfall.com/product.php?id=16 On existing comp roofs one option is to gently peel the top shingle off and then fasten the anchor down. After work is complete you can remove the anchor (often times with great difficulty) seal the holes, and then replace the top shingle after the work is complete. Another common method is to simply use some good sealant and fasten it to the rafters right through the top of the cap. Then, the anchors can permanently be left in place for future maintenance work if aesthetics isn't a concern. I'm thinking that you've already thought about this option? -August _____ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Truitt Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:03 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Fall protection anchors for comp shingle roofs Has anyone found roof anchors that are designed to span the ridge cap on existing composition shingle roofs? We have a number of different types of anchors that we attach on the north side of the roof with screws into the truss but that invariably leaves the issues that result from running a rope over the peak: crushing the ridge cap, damaging the ridge cap shingles, wear on the rope, etc... We use the "carpet or cardboard on the ridge" method but it is imperfect. We have one anchor that is designed to span the ridge on unfinished roofs with a 6" leather strap but it won't span most ridge caps. I'm looking at the Guardian Fall Protection catalog - which is awesome - but it doesn't have anything for this particular application. Thoughts? Andrew Standard Solar Inc. -- "Don't get me wrong: I love nuclear energy! It's just that I prefer fusion to fission. And it just so happens that there's an enormous fusion reactor safely banked a few million miles from us. It delivers more than we could ever use in just about 8 minutes. And it's wireless!" ~William McDonough
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