<div dir="ltr">We use similar anchors.<div><a href="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">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</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>Most shingle roofs we come across have a ridge cap, so we cannot put it over the ridge. </div><div>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. </div><div>We just install the 3M ones on the opposite side of the roof, and then patch the shingles when we are done.</div><div><br></div><div>On a related note, does anyone have a good product to use on a trapezoidal (agricultural) metal roof?</div><div>Currently we tie ropes to large trees and/or structural members on the opposite side of the roof.</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers,</div><div>Dave</div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><b><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">--</font></b></div><div><b><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></b></div><div><b><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Dave Tedeyan</font><br></b></div><div><b>Project Engineer</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>Taitem Engineering, PC</b></div><div>109<font color="#000000"> S. Albany Street, Ithaca, NY 14850</font></div><div><font color="#000000">Voice: <a value="+16072771118">(607) 277-1118 x121</a></font></div><div><a href="http://www.taitem.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">www.taitem.com</font></a></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Will White <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:William.White@rgsenergy.com" target="_blank">William.White@rgsenergy.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">We use the RA-35 on the link you had below. They work really well because they only take a few screws.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b>Subject:</b> [RE-wrenches] Temporary Roof Anchors<u></u><u></u></span></p><div><div class="h5">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">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...<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">Obviously, we require roof anchors for fall protection. Rarely do we come across existing homes that have roof anchors already installed.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">I have typically been using these...<br>
<a href="https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIPortalWeb/WebSource/ProductDisplay/globalProductDetailDisplay.do?item_code=DBIAJ730A" target="_blank">hinged roof anchor<span style="color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">or these...<br>
<a href="https://www.millerfallprotection.com/fall-protection-products/roofing-products/temporary-roof-anchors" target="_blank">RA15-1/
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">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***<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"></span><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">What are you all using as temporary anchors specifically for asphalt shingle roofs</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"></span><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">???<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif">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?<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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