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Danny Burns
 
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Default Roofing - non slip footwear?

In message , Phöènix
writes
Danny Burns wrote:
In message ,
Phöènix writes
Any recommendations for an inexpensive way to give shoes/trainers
better grip/non-slip on slate roofs.


Yes, Hire a roof ladder.


Your suggesting I attach roof ladders to each of my trainers?


No I'm suggesting you put your trainers on a roof ladder to give to a
better grip on the roof.

If you have nothing to say, SAY NOTHING!

Your post does not contribute. The roof ladder aspect has already been
mentioned and clearly, from previous posts, is not what was asked.


If you don't want to hear a reply DON'T ASK.
There has been no mention of a roof ladder in this thread.

My question is simple, as plainly are you.

I do not see a reason to list the equipment in use nor the specifics on the
job in hand when asking a simple question.

Just to humour you (it shouldn't take much) I do have roofladders and use
them. They are not appropriate to cover every foot of every roof. Sometimes
it is necessary and safer to step away from ladders rather than move them.
Having done this many times I wondered whether anyone on this forum had come
across a product that would increase confidence in the grip my footwear
gives me when I have a foot or both off the ladders.


Why bother asking then, you obviously know everything.


Now I can see you are the type to erect scaffolding to clean windows so
perhaps you might realise your comments are inappropriate for many people
who apply a certain measure of common sense to their safety precautions.


I'd like to know how you come to that conclusion from my simple
suggestion. If your not confident on a roof you shouldn't be on it,
there is no magic solution just basic common sense measures.

Sometimes on plain tile roofs it is even necessary to strip a few tiles
and walk on the underlying battens or kick up interlocking tiles. But as
far as slates go there is no easy method and you have to rely on the
ladder to spread your weight as well.

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Danny Burns
www.buildsure.co.uk