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Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

HitchClip™ Roof Anchor - Qualcraft Industries

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

So far that looks like the best one to use that can be somewhat easy to install and remove.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

It wouldn't be to hard to make one yourself.

Dave O · Retired Member

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Window Cleaner

It would be great if these were installed on every home already.

John Aloisio · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Guru

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Guru

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Retired Member

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Guru

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 · Retired Member

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 😯