So far that looks like the best one to use that can be somewhat easy to install and remove.
Art O said
Feb 18, 2015
It wouldn't be to hard to make one yourself.
Dave O said
Feb 19, 2015
My challenge is finding a truss to anchor in without going in the attic, drilling holes, removing shingles or pounding dimples into the shingles with a hammer. Any suggestions?
Art O said
Feb 19, 2015
Dave O wrote:
My challenge is finding a truss to anchor in without going in the attic, drilling holes, removing shingles or pounding dimples into the shingles with a hammer. Any suggestions?
Tap lightly, Lift the shingle find it and use drywall screws to get a perfect hit. Silicone or tar when done.
BlueRidge said
Feb 19, 2015
Art O wrote:
Dave O wrote:
My challenge is finding a truss to anchor in without going in the attic, drilling holes, removing shingles or pounding dimples into the shingles with a hammer. Any suggestions?
Tap lightly, Lift the shingle find it and use drywall screws to get a perfect hit. Silicone or tar when done.
What Art says... it's much easier when the shingles are cool. I use a stiff, long handle 3" wide knife for separating the shingle tabs. When they are hot be careful, they tear easy.
mistersqueegee said
Feb 19, 2015
It would be great if these were installed on every home already.
John Aloisio said
Feb 19, 2015
Tony,
There is a small faction of roofing contractors trying to get things like these anchors put in as building code, right now. I am not sure if it will ever become part of the IBC/ICC & BOMA or not, but let's hope so.
Bryan P said
Jan 27, 2016
Sorry to bring up an old thread.
Has anyone tried using these anchors? They seem to be pretty affordable (about $15) and one of the least intrusive on the roof (not needing to remove ridgvent, etc.) If not, any other good options? Seems like these would be an easy sell to a homeowner since they come in black, brown, and gray.
Art O said
Jan 28, 2016
Bryan P wrote:
Sorry to bring up an old thread.
Has anyone tried using these anchors? They seem to be pretty affordable (about $15) and one of the least intrusive on the roof (not needing to remove ridgvent, etc.) If not, any other good options? Seems like these would be an easy sell to a homeowner since they come in black, brown, and gray.
Bryan bring up any thread you want, they are all good. That's what they are here for.
Fred W said
Jan 28, 2016
Art O wrote:
Bryan bring up any thread you want, they are all good. That's what they are here for.
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Andy Hinson said
Jan 28, 2016
They do seem to be the most simple ones. I too would be the one to put it in exactly the wrong place.
Fred W said
Jan 28, 2016
I guess, for me, the main objective is to stay off of the roof altogether. Shooting from the roof peak is much faster but the cost for insurance is WAY HIGHER and the risk of an employee falling is WAY HIGHER....so I prefer everyone just stay WAY LOWER and shoot from the roof edges.....:}
BlueRidge said
Jan 28, 2016
Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner wrote:
I guess, for me, the main objective is to stay off of the roof altogether. Shooting from the roof peak is much faster but the cost for insurance is WAY HIGHER and the risk of an employee falling is WAY HIGHER....so I prefer everyone just stay WAY LOWER and shoot from the roof edges.....:}
I am with Doug on this. In the event we do have to go on a steep roof the easiest way is sections of old ladders with a roof hook and/or a rope tied off the something on the opposite side with a safety harness.
Dave O said
Jan 28, 2016
BlueRidge wrote:
I am with Doug on this. In the event we do have to go on a steep roof the easiest way is sections of old ladders with a roof hook and/or a rope tied off the something on the opposite side with a safety harness.
We can those chicken ladders.
Bryan P said
Jan 28, 2016
BlueRidge wrote:
Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner wrote:
I guess, for me, the main objective is to stay off of the roof altogether. Shooting from the roof peak is much faster but the cost for insurance is WAY HIGHER and the risk of an employee falling is WAY HIGHER....so I prefer everyone just stay WAY LOWER and shoot from the roof edges.....:}
I am with Doug on this. In the event we do have to go on a steep roof the easiest way is sections of old ladders with a roof hook and/or a rope tied off the something on the opposite side with a safety harness.
I've got a ridge hook left from my roofing days. They are great.
The Workman's comp question is another good one to ask. Mod rate in TN for roofers is $28. So it gets expensive for sure. So, Doug...if you always spray from a ladder, what's your WC classification? Also, I assume you are exempt as the biz owner.
Fred W said
Jan 28, 2016
I cant remember the classification and I'm on an old computer so I can't look anything up. Can't do proposals, can't do much of anything on this old relic of a computer I'm on.
I'm not exempt though.....I am an employee of the company. I get a weekly paycheck with taxes and work comp and all the other fun stuff. Basically, if you get hurt on a job your personal lines insurance company does not have to pay if they find out.....you are basically uninsured. Hence the reason I am an employee.
Dave O said
Feb 1, 2016
In Illinois WCI for roofers is $0.50 per $1.00 wage. for every dollar you pay an employee you must pay the insurance co $0.50! Is it any wonder business are leaving Illinois?
Maverick Contracting said
Feb 1, 2016
I know this has been discussed on the old board that many or some designate their businesses as pressure washers or house cleaning to get low rates, if they are pushed they say they only work from the ladder and never get on the roof.
Can be risky but if you rarely get on you can go that route just make sure you don't post a yootoob video of a worker without a harness like some of these lunkheads do 😯
So far that looks like the best one to use that can be somewhat easy to install and remove.
Tap lightly, Lift the shingle find it and use drywall screws to get a perfect hit. Silicone or tar when done.
What Art says... it's much easier when the shingles are cool. I use a stiff, long handle 3" wide knife for separating the shingle tabs. When they are hot be careful, they tear easy.
Tony,
There is a small faction of roofing contractors trying to get things like these anchors put in as building code, right now. I am not sure if it will ever become part of the IBC/ICC & BOMA or not, but let's hope so.
Has anyone tried using these anchors? They seem to be pretty affordable (about $15) and one of the least intrusive on the roof (not needing to remove ridgvent, etc.) If not, any other good options? Seems like these would be an easy sell to a homeowner since they come in black, brown, and gray.
Bryan bring up any thread you want, they are all good. That's what they are here for.
++++++++1000000
I am with Doug on this. In the event we do have to go on a steep roof the easiest way is sections of old ladders with a roof hook and/or a rope tied off the something on the opposite side with a safety harness.
We can those chicken ladders.
I've got a ridge hook left from my roofing days. They are great.
The Workman's comp question is another good one to ask. Mod rate in TN for roofers is $28. So it gets expensive for sure. So, Doug...if you always spray from a ladder, what's your WC classification? Also, I assume you are exempt as the biz owner.
I'm not exempt though.....I am an employee of the company. I get a weekly paycheck with taxes and work comp and all the other fun stuff. Basically, if you get hurt on a job your personal lines insurance company does not have to pay if they find out.....you are basically uninsured. Hence the reason I am an employee.
In Illinois WCI for roofers is $0.50 per $1.00 wage. for every dollar you pay an employee you must pay the insurance co $0.50! Is it any wonder business are leaving Illinois?
Can be risky but if you rarely get on you can go that route just make sure you don't post a yootoob video of a worker without a harness like some of these lunkheads do 😯