[RE-wrenches] Working on metal roofs.

[Gary Willett]

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:Gary at 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-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org 
> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at 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-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org 
> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at 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 <dahlsolar at gmail.com>
> *To:* "RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org" 
> <RE-wrenches at 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!!!
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