Subtle, permanent, inspectable roof anchors for safely maintaining fine buildings.
Safe access gear and training.
Safe access gear and training.
SPECIFIED
Government
Maryland State House (circa 1779) - Annapolis, MD (copper)
George Washington's Mount Vernon (copper)
2nd Nat'l Bank of the United States (circa 1824) National Park Service
Philadelphia, PA (copper)
Dept. of Navy, Marine Barracks - Washington, DC, (aluminum)
Waterbury State Office Complex - VT (slate)
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA (slate)
Denton County Courthouse, TX (slate)
and many more pending.
Universities
University of South Carolina (slate)
Barnwell building
LeConte building
Old Observatory
Thornwell dormitory
Woodrow dormitory
State University of New York - Plattsburgh (slate)
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC (slate)
Churches
Saint Paul's Church, Richmond, VA (stainless steel)
Fort Hill United Meth. Church, Lynchburg, VA (slate)
First Church in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA (slate)
Private
Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Ocean, CA (metal)
Vermont Community Foundation, Middleburg, VT (slate)
Chatham Village Homes, Pittsburgh, PA (National Historic Landmark)
... and fine residences all across the country.
New, and specified on State, Federal, and University projects for both standing seam metal and slate roofs,
our patent pending V-18 permanent ridge anchor solves many industry problems.
our patent pending V-18 permanent ridge anchor solves many industry problems.
Obsolete cable system being replaced with V-18’s. A new copper ridge will be added in June.
V-18 Permanent Ridge Anchor Features:
1. OSHA compliant 5,000 pound load rating in any direction
(1 user with an 1,800 load limiting lanyard or 2 workers utilizing 900 pound load limiting lanyards, or a single user with an engineered horizonal lifeline - wood blocking for rafter/truss reinforcement required).
2. Vertically adjustable to be compatible with all ridge styles.
3. For metal, asphalt shingle, slate, tile and synthetic roof (BRAVA Cedar shake shown above) vented and unvented ridges.
4. LAST PERSON DOWN continuous fall protection (with the proper gear and training).
5. For wood rafters, 2 x 4 truss systems and steel rafters.
6. Requires zero maintenance and is completely inspectable from the safety of the attic.
7. Durable 17-4 hardened stainless steel. No welds or moving parts.
8. Discreet low profile and "aged" bronze color finish.
9. Designed to be used/loaded without deformation or damaging the ridge.
10. Allows workers to have their anchor in sight and work either side of the roof.
1. OSHA compliant 5,000 pound load rating in any direction
(1 user with an 1,800 load limiting lanyard or 2 workers utilizing 900 pound load limiting lanyards, or a single user with an engineered horizonal lifeline - wood blocking for rafter/truss reinforcement required).
2. Vertically adjustable to be compatible with all ridge styles.
3. For metal, asphalt shingle, slate, tile and synthetic roof (BRAVA Cedar shake shown above) vented and unvented ridges.
4. LAST PERSON DOWN continuous fall protection (with the proper gear and training).
5. For wood rafters, 2 x 4 truss systems and steel rafters.
6. Requires zero maintenance and is completely inspectable from the safety of the attic.
7. Durable 17-4 hardened stainless steel. No welds or moving parts.
8. Discreet low profile and "aged" bronze color finish.
9. Designed to be used/loaded without deformation or damaging the ridge.
10. Allows workers to have their anchor in sight and work either side of the roof.
May 2025: Last man down continuous fall protection has arrived. Precision machined rope friendly edges for the final rappel and a "Brass color" finish for simple, low-key beauty. Yes, it's still our V-18 permanent ridge anchor (17-4 hardened stainless steel and rated for 5,000 pounds in any direction) just even more discreet.
Quite likely, we are the most experienced team (in this emerging field) for designing, manufacturing, and installing steep pitch permanent roof anchors in the United States. We love what we do and are happy knowing that the work we leave behind can help people have a safer work environment for the life of each building. Anchor in. Live long!
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Craftsmen: Grow old in the career you love. Anchor in every job. One fall from any height can ruin your career, or worse.
Specify permanent anchors to be installed during renovations, maintenance, and designed into new construction projects.
Building/Home Owners: Your building/roof requires maintenance.
What are the consequences of an injury or fatality on your property?
It depends on who fell (owner, employee, subcontractor, other), why they fell, how badly they were hurt, and perhaps how deep your pockets seem. It's never good and completely preventable.
Is it reasonable to expect each worker to be an expert in fall protection and install their own anchor points on your building?
No. Fall Protection evaluation and installation is a hybrid of engineering, construction and climbing talents. Fall protection, "Lack of training." is one of the most frequent OSHA citations. OSHA requires fall protection anytime a potential fall hazard is greater than six feet.
What will the worker do to your roof if they install a temporary anchor point instead of using a pre-planned permanent anchor?
OSHA's general anchor point requirement is that the anchor must successfully resist a 5,000 pound load per worker attached.
It takes extensive construction knowledge, and a unique skill set to install anchors properly, and much more skill and gear to maintain safety while installing the anchor point. Every penetration in a roof, every new hole ... is another potential leak point. Even skilled roofers do not want to put additional holes in a roof. Metal roofs are particularly hazardous. The panels are not rated for the loads required to meet OSHA's standards. The clips and fasteners holding the panels are uninspectable and temporary standing seam anchors for metal roofs easily damage the roof and don't resist potential side loads.
Will the workers go without fall protection entirely or install and use a temporary anchor improperly?
Unfortunately, this is likely. Falls off roofs remain a leading cause of death and injury in the workplace.
Be proactive. Avoid unnecessary trouble and help each worker have safe working conditions.
"Take care of difficult problems while they are still easy." Lao Tzu 604-531 BC
Building/Home Owners: Your building/roof requires maintenance.
What are the consequences of an injury or fatality on your property?
It depends on who fell (owner, employee, subcontractor, other), why they fell, how badly they were hurt, and perhaps how deep your pockets seem. It's never good and completely preventable.
Is it reasonable to expect each worker to be an expert in fall protection and install their own anchor points on your building?
No. Fall Protection evaluation and installation is a hybrid of engineering, construction and climbing talents. Fall protection, "Lack of training." is one of the most frequent OSHA citations. OSHA requires fall protection anytime a potential fall hazard is greater than six feet.
What will the worker do to your roof if they install a temporary anchor point instead of using a pre-planned permanent anchor?
OSHA's general anchor point requirement is that the anchor must successfully resist a 5,000 pound load per worker attached.
It takes extensive construction knowledge, and a unique skill set to install anchors properly, and much more skill and gear to maintain safety while installing the anchor point. Every penetration in a roof, every new hole ... is another potential leak point. Even skilled roofers do not want to put additional holes in a roof. Metal roofs are particularly hazardous. The panels are not rated for the loads required to meet OSHA's standards. The clips and fasteners holding the panels are uninspectable and temporary standing seam anchors for metal roofs easily damage the roof and don't resist potential side loads.
Will the workers go without fall protection entirely or install and use a temporary anchor improperly?
Unfortunately, this is likely. Falls off roofs remain a leading cause of death and injury in the workplace.
Be proactive. Avoid unnecessary trouble and help each worker have safe working conditions.
"Take care of difficult problems while they are still easy." Lao Tzu 604-531 BC
Photo gallery
Study these pictures from various job sites at your leisure.
Contact us if you'd like help understanding, training, or implementing.
Observe: rope selections, connector selections, anchor choices, fall arrestor use,
sternal harness ring use instead of dorsal ring use, SLATOR bracket for access, sling technique for adjacent ladders,
continual use of head and eye protection, 1st ascent fall protection techniques.
Contact us if you'd like help understanding, training, or implementing.
Observe: rope selections, connector selections, anchor choices, fall arrestor use,
sternal harness ring use instead of dorsal ring use, SLATOR bracket for access, sling technique for adjacent ladders,
continual use of head and eye protection, 1st ascent fall protection techniques.