Residential Roof Safety
Consistent and regular maintenance is key to keep any residential roof, which are often pitched (in the roofing industry this is called steep slope), structurally sound and safe for occupants. But it's also important the those on the roof are also safe! Make sure to talk to your roofing contractor about their safety practices and what products they use. Some of these products not only protect those on the roof, but the people and property below them!
The RIDGEPRO®
The RIDGEPRO® is a top-of-the-line safety device designed for steep-slope roofing. For contractors working in residential roofing, this product is an adjustable roofing anchor system perfect for daily use while working on the job. Dedicated to helping reduce and prevent falls, the RIDGEPRO team designed this device to dramatically reduce the number of injuries and fatalities in steep-slope roofing applications. Whether your project is big or small, safety devices such as these can make all the difference for the contractors working on your roof!
Learn about the RIDGEPRO’s support of National Safety Stand Down Day.
Snow guards
In regions that receive snowfall throughout the year, installing snow retention systems on roofs can help prevent heavy snow drifts from falling onto vulnerable people who might be walking below. Each year, many people fall victim to horrible avalanches like these, which can easily be prevented with proper safety systems like snow guards.
Snow guards are permanent mounted systems designed to protect both people and property, allowing for accumulated snow to melt and shift off the roof in controlled, smaller segments that are less destructive and dangerous. Brands like Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, TRA Sun & Snow and S-5!® have created lines of snow retention systems and snow guards designed to protect residential and commercial buildings from heavy snow falls.
SteelGrip SAMM
SteelGrip SAMM is known for their mats, which are designed to aid in providing roofing professionals with a more secure footing and grip while working on a steel roof or elevated steel surface. The SteelGrip SAMM, Safety Assistant Magnetic Mat, was designed to provide a long-term solution for industry professionals in need of a high-quality product that would help keep their feet on the roof as they work.
The Catch-All
The Catch-All is a company dedicated to protecting the integrity and beauty of homeowners’ properties and lawns. The Catch-All product line is designed to help residential contracting crews keep jobsites clean and safe with minimal damage to property while also eliminating the hassle of manual clean up post job.
Ask your contractor if they use The Catch-All or a similar product to keep your property safe!
