Re: Roof Anchors and Ridge Vents
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I have done a tremendous amount of research on this topic over the years. The challenge with some of the anchors, is following the instructions to the letter. It is literally akin to following a pesticide label. I think that this one is the best for fall protection or positioning on finished homes. http://superanchor.com/rsSeries.php The building codes ought to require permanent roof anchors be installed on every home...so painters, satellite TV installers can access safely after construction.
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Re: Roof Anchors and Ridge Vents
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True DaveK, I loved last year getting on one of the ski places and seeing they had a permanent track built in that you could hook to for roof work. I agree though with EBL on the future use of such a system. With rock climbing routes it is climber beware, but if you leave it on a house I'd say it might be a worry or could be at least unless you put that in your contract maybe? For my standing seams last year I finally found a product that when you hear the name will make you laugh, but they are rock solid on standing seams. I have two of their units and they are solid! https://www.constructionspecialtyanchors.com/I think they were going for a product that works on seams, so seamsafe, however to my better half it was saying "I dunno, seems safe!" http://www.ussafetyequipment.com/I also get sherril tree and rocknrescue catalogs, all have great products for a variety of safety situations. There is another one with the tagline... "we help you work high" that you've got to appreciate! Stay safe, looking forward to more discussion on this, Justin
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Re: Roof Anchors and Ridge Vents
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Re: Roof Anchors and Ridge Vents
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Eric Arnold
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When using roof anchors, the first step is to make sure they are OSHA/ANSI certified. The next step is to figure out if you want temporary or permanent mount. A good online store to look at a lot of different overpriced models is www.grainer.com. For most anchors, the instructions "require" attaching the anchor with 16d nails to one of the roof rafters regardless if they are permanent or temporary. Of course, there are exceptions like the anchor for standing seam metal roofs and those that require a section of roof be removed so they can use a bigger gripping surface against the sheathing so you don't have to use the nails. OSHA/ANSI doesn't care if you have to remove shingles or ridge vents to install the anchors, however there are other options if you don't want to get into all that work. The first option is to use roof brackets. Then there are multiple ridge hook systems that can be attached to the ladder, the roof itself, or like the ultimate ridge hook be able to go on top of the vent. It needs noted that some of these systems, such as the ultimate ridge hook, are not meant to use as actual anchors for fall protection but rather as anchors for placing or building scaffolding systems. For purchasing, check your local Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, and some wildlife control supply stores like WCS. The anchors may be part of a fall protection kit or sold separately. For instance, Home Depot sells a temporary anchor for $15 that is sold through Grainger at $65. ABC is offering a "new" permanent anchor in their catalog this year that can be installed anywhere under asphalt shingles (in three colors), but it does stick up from the roof unlike the permanent bands with D rings on either side that can be mounted under a ridge vent.
Eric Arnold Publishing Editor W.C.T. Magazine Editor The Fur Taker Magazine
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Re: Roof Anchors and Ridge Vents
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Thanks for the thread. Was just talking about this today.
Mark M. Bethell Wildlife Control
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Re: Roof Anchors and Ridge Vents
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Eric Arnold
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Matt,
Those are meant to go under the ridge vent. For anything to go over them they would have to be a minimum of 14 inches long. You can also click on the "video" to see how easy it is to remove one top shingle and install it. LOL
Eric Arnold Publishing Editor W.C.T. Magazine Editor The Fur Taker Magazine
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