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

[Steven Trovato]

There are roofing brackets made for this purpose, but they are 
usually not left permanently installed.  Check here for an 
example:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000224N2.  The idea is 
that as you install the roof, you nail up these brackets.  Then, 
because of the angled nail slots, you can push up on the bracket and 
remove it from under the shingle that is now on top.  Pretty much 
anything you leave up there permanently would be less than 
attractive.  Is this out of view or in a place where appearance 
doesn't matter?  And John, you're putting a lot of faith in a 
doorknob.  Make sure your insurance is paid up!  :-)

-Steve Trovato
strovato at optonline.net

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

>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?