Ditto Mark's and Bob's reply - Cougar Paws are the only thing I'll wear
on a pitched asphalt roof. They're worth every penny.
Gary Willett, PE
Icarus Engineering/Solar Services LLC
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer # 031310-246
<mailto:g...@icarussolarservices.com>
On 5/8/2011 11:37 PM, Mark Frye wrote:
Bob,
I think you are talking about Cougar Paws:
http://www.cougarpaws.com/
I love them and buy a pair for anyone who works for me.
Mark Frye
Berkeley Solar Electric Systems
303 Redbud Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 401-8024
_www.berkeleysolar.com_ <http://www.berkeleysolar.com/>
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*From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *bob
ellison
*Sent:* Sunday, May 08, 2011 5:22 AM
*To:* 'RE-wrenches'
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Working on metal roofs.
Look into a set of the roofer's boots with the replaceable pads on the
bottom. I think they have been covered here in the past, but I don't
remember the brand names.
There are roofers in the area that swear by them, they stick like glue.
Anything that increases grip will help to keep you on the roof and
alive long enough to finish the job.
Bob Ellison
*From:*re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of
*Darryl Thayer
*Sent:* Sunday, May 08, 2011 1:42 AM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Working on metal roofs.
working on metal roofs is difficult because you have no friction,
working on a 12/12 is a close to impossible as it can get. I like to
use scaffold and of course safety rail such that you are safe at the
scaffold level. Scaffold needs to be tied off or braced to prevent
toppling when ou place a ladder on to it. Even if you use a chicken
ladder have a work platform underneath. the work using harness if so
difficult you use all your strength just staying there. There are
scaffold systems that are designed for latteral force check with your
supplier. I find that working off a JLG is difficult also.
BTW there are at least three types of standing seam, most types can be
handled using Snap-NRack hardware, but get the standing seam profile
first.
Remember you are to use every seam, to place clamps and use rails to
tie the clamps to the modules. I find that this is easier than the
rail-less system.
A ladder is not to be streched at 45 degrees. ground to roof. When
tie off is used for fall protection remember swing fall and rescure plan.
Darryl
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*From:*Jesse Dahl <dahlso...@gmail.com>
*To:* "RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org"
<RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
*Sent:* Sat, May 7, 2011 7:21:43 PM
*Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Working on metal roofs.
Wrenches,
I will be installing multiple arrays on metal roofs at a local
community college and am wondering about tying off. Most of the work
will be done off of scaffold and JLGs, but there will be times I will
have to access upper portions of the roof. I am looking at two arrays
that will be installed on standing seam roofs both with a 12/12 pitch.
How have people been working safely on roofs like this?
As always, I really appreciate all the help.
Jesse
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