[RE-wrenches] Temporary Roof Anchors

[Dave Tedeyan]

If the customer is very particular, we'll replace the shingle. But most of
the time we just put in an aluminum flashing under the shingle.
-Dave


*--*


*Dave Tedeyan*
*Project Engineer*

*Taitem Engineering, PC*
109 S. Albany Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Voice: (607) 277-1118 x121
www.taitem.com

On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 10:17 AM, Drake <drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org
> wrote:

> What method do you use to repair the shingles?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Drake
>
> At 09:59 AM 1/8/2016, you wrote:
>
> We use similar anchors.
>
> http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-PPE-Safety-Solutions/Personal-Protective-Equipment/Products/Product-Catalog/~/3M-Reusable-Roof-Anchorage-Device-4000-1-ea-case?N=5158341+8702288+3294529207+4294886062&rt=rud
>
> Most shingle roofs we come across have a ridge cap, so we cannot put it
> over the ridge.Â
> We used to use RS-10 permanent anchors. They are fairly easy to install,
> but we often have arrays going near the peak of the roof, so once modules
> go on, the anchor gets covered up.Â
> We just install the 3M ones on the opposite side of the roof, and then
> patch the shingles when we are done.
>
> On a related note, does anyone have a good product to use on a trapezoidal
> (agricultural) metal roof?
> Currently we tie ropes to large trees and/or structural members on the
> opposite side of the roof.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
>
>
>
> *-- Dave Tedeyan*
> Project Engineer
>
>
> *Taitem Engineering, PC *109Â S. Albany Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
> Voice:Â (607) 277-1118 x121 <http://??>
> www.taitem.com
>
> On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Will White < William.White at rgsenergy.com>
> wrote:
>
> We use the RA-35 on the link you had below.  They work really well
> because they only take a few screws.
>
> Â
>
> From: RE-wrenches [ mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
> <re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org>] On Behalf Of Benn Kilburn
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2016 4:20 PM
> To: RE-wrenches < re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Temporary Roof Anchors
>
> Â
>
> Wrenches,
>
> Of our residential installs, i would guess that at least 80% are done on
> composite asphalt shingle roofs typically ranging from 13 to 33deg pitch.
> The rest are made up of various metal roofs, cedar shake, rubber shingles,
> concrete tile, etc...
>
> Obviously, we require roof anchors for fall protection.  Rarely do we
> come across existing homes that have roof anchors already installed.
>
> I have typically been using these...
> hinged roof anchor
> <https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIPortalWeb/WebSource/ProductDisplay/globalProductDetailDisplay.do?item_code=DBIAJ730A>
>
> or these...
> RA15-1/
> <https://www.millerfallprotection.com/fall-protection-products/roofing-products/temporary-roof-anchors>
>
> Preferably the RA15-1 since it can use screws (#12's) instead of nails and
> only needs 8 screws compared to the 20 nails for the hinged anchor... ***in
> order for it to be approved***
>
> Â
>
> ​What are you all using as temporary anchors specifically for asphalt
> shingle roofs​???
>
> Do any of you prefer to install permanent roof anchors, now that you have
> just installed a "serviceable" piece of equipment on the roof?  What do
> you use?
>
> Benn
>
> Â
>
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