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roofing with an aerial lift

Last Post 03 Feb 2009 05:02 AM by greenfin. 4 Replies.

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aksmith42

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15 Oct 2008 07:50 PM
i am getting close to being able to roof my new house and i was considering renting a jlg type lift for roofing it. i've heard of them being used but have never seen it done. i've roofed several houses and out of those a few off of roof jacks. but i am hoping using a lift would be quicker than working off of jacks. my house is a 9/12 pitch and will take about 45 square of shingles. thanks for any opinions adam

rkohler

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Posts:1

13 Nov 2008 09:14 AM
check out www.boeckeramericas.com they have lifts that are great for roofing and solar panel installations.

greentree

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Posts:587

15 Nov 2008 08:00 PM
Jack the bottom and walk the rest, maybe jack every 6-8' if you're having problems. I think a lift only works if its over 12/12. I use foam pads to keep shingles and place and to make roofing more comfortable, it also keeps you from sliding.

Ebo

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12 Dec 2008 07:54 PM
Lifts of this type have a work platform that only really provides for reaching up. I would not suggest this type of lift for your roofing use, I think that you would end up trying to use it for carrying you and the shingles to the roof (they usually have only about a 500 pound limit) and then using the lift as a toe board (with you on the outside of the basket) Tie off and use roof jacks !

greenfin

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03 Feb 2009 05:02 AM
I have no idea. But i want to share something with you. When the roofs are old and start leaking then you think to change the roofs but i want to tell you that there are many products in the market that helps you to prevent the leaking of your roof. EPDM, liquid roof, liquid rubber, liquid roof coatings. I think you need to go for these products.

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