Sloping Roof Access Systems

Based on our hugely successful conservatory ladder system but with added features.

Sloping roof access systems.

A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof. 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. Using a throwing line. Folding full height handrails 1 metre high safety chain.

The best way of avoiding this is to use roof ladders and proprietary staging to enable safe passage across the structure. Roofways forms a serrated non slip 600mm wide walkway to provide stable safe access to roof mounted equipment and services. It comes as a set that includes a rope roof anchor harness and lanyard for adjusting the tension of the rope. Our platforms conform to the international mechanical code and the international building code.

For work on a sloping roof users should always face the ridge which means they should use the chest attachment point of the harness. For more information and advice when using your cat roof ladder feel free to check out out how to use a roof ladder guide. Before accessing the roof users connect the rope grab device to the safety harness they wear in a safe zone. Using a jamb anchor.

That is why we custom build our units to suit your roof pitch and your particular need. 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. A throwing line is used to get the rope over the sloped roof. Designed to provide a cost effective quick easy solution to accessing low roofs.

For that reason three of the most common methods to create an anchor point for work on a sloping roof are outlined below. We make them for exhaust fans make up air and all hvac units. It will fit to most roofing materials generally running parallel or at 90 degrees to the ribs of roofing sheeting. If you call them roof ladders or cat ladders you will find a wide variety here perfect for work on sloping roofs.

There are many different types of rooftop equipment that require our platforms.