Hooking up on the roof.

jjones4574

New member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #1

How do you guys tie off on a roof while you're up there? I have a harness, just wondering how you do it. Thank you......JEFF

 

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howarddoug

New member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #2

Sorry I can"t help you I either work off a lift, ladder or from the ground. Be very carefull walking on the roof.

 

The Cleaner

Vetran Washer 30 Years Plus

• Sep 17, 2008

• #3

jjones4574 said:

How do you guys tie off on a roof while you're up there? I have a harness, just wondering how you do it. Thank you......JEFF

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We only tie off when it is a very steep pitch. We hook the lines on the other side of the roof.

 

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jjones4574

New member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #4

Thanks guys.

 

David O'Connell Jr

Moderator

• Sep 17, 2008

• #5

Tie Off??

 

taselton2

Softwashing Instructor/Moderator

• Sep 17, 2008

• #6

Your hat will slow your fall David.

 

David O'Connell Jr

Moderator

• Sep 17, 2008

• #7

doubles as a parachute

 

jjones4574

New member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #8

Thats a good idea, Just get the hat

 

chrisduffy543

Member

• Sep 17, 2008

• #9

i dont tie off i just shoot from the ridge on the roof. With the right equiptment you should be able to hit all of the roof from a ridge or later

 

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Scott D.

Member

• Sep 18, 2008

• #10

We tie off to the vent pipes on the roof. Those are always strong enough.








Disclaimer: I was kidding and anybody who does this is an idiot and I am not responsible for their ultimate death

 

David O'Connell Jr

Moderator

• Sep 18, 2008

• #11

BTW. Shingle roofs are easy. S tile roofs have and must be shot from 3 directions. Above-left - right.

 

Don Phelps

New member

• Sep 18, 2008

• #12

David O'Connell Jr said:

BTW. Shingle roofs are easy. S tile roofs have and must be shot from 3 directions. Above-left - right.

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Just curious, but if they're shot from above how are you covering the over-lapping lower edges?

 

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DJ Carroll

Member

• Sep 18, 2008

• #13

Im guessing im the only one that got a different thought about the title of this thread . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . ..

 

Spencer

New member

• Sep 18, 2008

• #14

DJ Carroll said:

Im guessing im the only one that got a different thought about the title of this thread . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . ..

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That's funny!!

 

David O'Connell Jr

Moderator

• Sep 18, 2008

• #15

Don Phelps said:

Just curious, but if they're shot from above how are you covering the over-lapping lower edges?

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"above" here is meant on the roof.

Ah thats easy. The method that I didn't say, We use a wand with a 90 on it.
Gets the edges great, mainly the first and second row of tile.
I was just commenting on the fact that with a shingle roof you can just spray from the ladder, whereas a tile roof you need more of an angled shot.
Not that it can't be done. If you have a lot of time to move ladders

 

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Larry Millette

Member

• Sep 18, 2008

• #16

I've been using the same wand for years now David. Stainleess Steel with a little more than a 45deg bend in the wand. Since I've been using this wand I never have problems with the butts either. I've got a shongle roof to do today that aparently is very steep. (Haven't seen it) If its too steep I'll be shooting it from the ground with a #30 or #40 tip. I'll post before and afters when I'm done.