Thank you for all the feedback! Fortunately it's an A-frame with a deck at the bottom edge so that will make it a little easier! I have a horizontal safety line and will research further into what ladder hooks/plank options are available. I appreciate the advice from everyone who commented. Sunny Regards,
Tyrone Houck Oregon Solarworks LLC CCB #204937 LRT #076 541-787-1366 [email protected] On Wed, May 20, 2026, 2:44 PM Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches < [email protected]> wrote: > Yes! Ladder hooks AND ladder jacks with aluminum scaffolding spanning the > jacks is essential. A telescopic material handler and wide basket is worth > renting and as others have suggested scaffolding at the right height is > essential. I usually erect staging scaffolding against the working > scaffolding to make schleping modules to the roof more humane. On steep > metal roofs, I'll install a purpose made 10k swivel anchor at each end of > the ridge that will be left behind for future use. Attached between those > anchors,is strung a horizontal lifeline that we attach retractable lanyards > to. All told its an expensive setup and time consuming to set up but feels > very safe and mostly eliminates struggle > > On Wed, May 20, 2026 at 11:15 AM Solar Energy Solutions via RE-wrenches < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> We like all of the above and… Ladder hooks. Something like… >> >> [image: AdvancedLadders-137-rotated.jpg] >> >> Ladder Roof and Ridge Hook with Wheel >> <https://share.google/LKXZt4094JZVQIGmW> >> share.google <https://share.google/LKXZt4094JZVQIGmW> >> <https://share.google/LKXZt4094JZVQIGmW> >> >> >> >> *Andrew Koyaanisqatsi* >> President >> >> >> *Solar Energy Solutions, Inc.The BRIGHT CHOICE* >> >> *Since 1987,** helping you and your * >> *Portland neighbors move** towards an environmentally sustainable >> future.* >> >> >> *503-238-4502 <503-238-4502>www.SolarEnergyOregon.com >> <http://www.solarenergyoregon.com/>* >> >> 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 >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>> >>>> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List Address: [email protected] >>>> >>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> There are two list archives for searching. 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