[Shop-talk] Roofing options for access to a steep roof

[Jimmie Mayfield]

It's about time to have my roof reshingled.  It's fairly steep (12-12) and 
I need access to parts of it from time to time to reach some of the 2nd floor
gutters and soffits.  Even with gutter guards I find that I need to clean them
out every 4-5 years and I won't talk about the time I had to climb up there
to reinforce the soffits to keep raccoons out...

I've never felt comfortable using sofa cushions like some roofers use so the
3 or 4 times I've needed to climb up there, I've nailed some 2x6s to stand
against, patching the holes as I came down.  For the new roof, I want to do
something that doesn't put new holes in the roof every time I need to
get up there.

I'm thinking maybe some permanent L-brackets that I can mount boards to when
I need to climb up there.  Anyone ever done something like this?  Any 
better alternatives?

JM