I would add that Korkers makes a product that I find superior for work on metal roofs. Unfortunately they seem to switch their pad composition regularly and the new version lasts a day at best. Korkers are also over-shoes which can be a pain in the neck unless the fit is perfect. Cougar Paws are by far the best option I have found for shingle roofs.
Matt Matthew Partymiller Solar Energy Solutions LLC (859) 312-7456 m...@solar-energy-solutions.com > 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/> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> *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 >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> *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 >> >> Sent from my iPad!!! >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> <mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Options& settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules& etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
