Sloping Roof Access Systems

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Sloping roof access systems.

For that reason three of the most common methods to create an anchor point for work on a sloping roof are outlined below. If you call them roof ladders or cat ladders you will find a wide variety here perfect for work on sloping roofs. Based on our hugely successful conservatory ladder system but with added features. Using a throwing line.

The best way of avoiding this is to use roof ladders and proprietary staging to enable safe passage across the structure. Our platforms conform to the international mechanical code and the international building code. That is why we custom build our units to suit your roof pitch and your particular need. Using a fixed anchor point.

Folding full height handrails 1 metre high safety chain. A throwing line is used to get the rope over the sloped roof. Roofways forms a serrated non slip 600mm wide walkway to provide stable safe access to roof mounted equipment and services. The chase sloping roof access system designed and industrial quality manufactured in the uk by chase manufacturing.

We make them for exhaust fans make up air and all hvac units. Using a jamb anchor. You can also find roof accessories and high level staging systems here too. It will fit to most roofing materials generally running parallel or at 90 degrees to the ribs of roofing sheeting.

A sling is a polyamide strap that is tied around a secure object at the opposite side of the work location on the sloping roof. Before accessing the roof users connect the rope grab device to the safety harness they wear in a safe zone. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof. On sloping roofs staff should not work directly on slates or tiles as they do not provide a safe footing particularly when they are wet.

It comes as a set that includes a rope roof anchor harness and lanyard for adjusting the tension of the rope.