[RE-wrenches] Shoes, matting for roof work

[Karl Schwingel]

I have used (on both metal and shingles) old carpeting on low pitch high 
traffic areas. you could even fasten the upper end of the carpet with 
S-5! clamps if you wanted.

with shingles, a piece of metal strapping nailed into a rafter (ala roof 
jack) and bolted thru the carpet with some fender washers will protect 
that high traffic area on hot days. fuzzy side down, backing upways of 
course.

karl

Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind wrote:
> Wrenches,
> We’re doing a lot of work on new-construction metal roofs. The problem 
> isn’t so much staying on the roof (unless wet!) but tracking sand up 
> onto the roof from the foundation area – which scratches up the roof 
> and, then, becomes a safety issue. We’ve tried laying old carpet at 
> the ladder or scaffolding base, but that only seems to work for 
> awhile. We have tried changing shoes from the ground to the roof, but 
> that gets old, fast.
>
> We’re considering trying Korker safety sandals ( 
> www.westernsafety.com/korkers.html) with the metal roof pads, which 
> (hopefully) can be quickly put on over regular footwear. Has anyone 
> tried these and have feedback?
>
> The Cougar Paws seem like good footwear, but I don’t see how they 
> would solve the issue of tracking grit onto the roof.
>
> I like the idea of using matting, as long as it’s sticky enough to 
> stay on the roof when wet. Other ideas along these lines would be 
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> -Kelly
>
> Kelly Keilwitz, P.E.
> Whidbey Sun & Wind, LLC
> Renewable Energy Systems
> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
> 987 Wanamaker Rd,
> Coupeville, WA 98239
> PH & FAX 360-678-7131
> sunwind at whidbeysunwind.com
>
>
> On 11/24/08 9:44 AM, "David Brearley" 
> <david.brearley at solarprofessional.com> wrote:
>
>
>     His whole crew is wearing Cougar Paws, which have replaceable
>     rubber soles. The rubber soles are very soft in order to provide
>     good traction on steep roofs w/out tearing up the roofing, esp.
>     asphalt shingles. The shoes themselves are built to last and the
>     soles attach to the boot using Velcro. Working 100% on residential
>     re-roofs, mostly comp shingle, these guys are going through one
>     $15.00 sole per person per month. His company buys the shoes, but
>     the crew has to buy their own replacement soles.
>
>     David Brearley, Technical Editor
>     /SolarPro/ magazine
>     ________________
>
>     On 11/23/08 1:15 PM, "Paul Israel" <paul at sunlightsolar.com> wrote:
>
>         In regards to shoes we have been testing the Cougerpaws with
>         some of our installers and sales folks*,
>         *http://www.cougarpaws.com/html/about.html
>         <http://www.cougarpaws.com/html/about.html> . So far I have
>         thumbs up.
>
>         Previous to that we required Vans, as they are “grippy” but
>         not aggressive. They were suggested by roofers after some very
>         hot days. We also use a product called the Spaghetti Mat to
>         help protect the roof.
>
>         Paul N. Israel, President
>
>
>
>
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Karl Schwingel
NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer
NorthWind Renewable Energy LLC

PO Box 723 Stevens Point, WI 54481
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