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

[John T. Blair]

At 12:46 PM 10/12/2009, Jimmie Mayfield wrote:

 >.....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.

Jim,

I usually just throw a line over the house and tie it to a tree, door knob, or
something.  Then I wear a lineman's belt and tie the rope to that.  Pay out
line and I need, or pull it tight.

John
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