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On May 20, 2026, at 9:55 AM, August Goers via RE-wrenches <[email protected]> wrote:


Hi Tyrone - 

William's recommendation of scaffolding is good - make sure the top level of the scaffolding walking area is all the way up to the lower edge of the roof. Then, the scaffolding safety rails will extend above that level. Toe boards are also very helpful if the array is high above that lower scaffolding area. They can be installed below the array so the install team has a place to rest their feet. Last but not least, Pitch Hoppers are an amazing product, but they only work up to 12/12 roof pitches: https://www.thepitchhopper.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23505716862&gbraid=0AAAAACalGfIVxfUbZtY5oY94925KLYl0i&gclid=CjwKCAjwt7XQBhBkEiwAtStppyREsblu68JKRPZGX8ogbYwhyDTTI-4bdVhDNTb482CC_j7cZgY6BxoCkrYQAvD_BwE

-August

 



On Wed, May 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM William Miller via RE-wrenches <[email protected]> wrote:
Tyrone:

I have some experience with steep roofs. To keep this post short I will start with two recommendations:

Scaffold the eaves. This gives you a place to stage materials and to rest your calves. It is a last resort back-stop if you take a slide.

Fall protection harness with positioning d-rings. These are two rings at your hips that you can clip in a bridle you can lean back against. 

Good luck. 

William Miller
Miller Solar.com
805-438-5600
www.millersolar.com

On Wed, May 20, 2026 at 8:31 AM Tyrone Houck via RE-wrenches <[email protected]> wrote:
Greetings wrenches,
I am looking at a job with an extreme pitch comp roof(60°) and figured I would reach out to see what other installers' experiences have been and what recommendations or best practices advice ones might have. It's rare that we do anything steeper than 45° so I would greatly appreciate any insight you guys may have!
Sunny Regards,

Tyrone Houck
Oregon Solarworks LLC
CCB #204937 LRT #076
541-787-1366

   




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