V-5/V-8 PERMANENT ANCHOR PROJECTS
PROJECTS 2019-current (location - roof type):
- The Maryland State House (Historic - oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use. Annapolis, MD)
- National Park Service - Historic 2nd National Bank of the United States (Philadelphia - standing seam copper)
- University of South Carolina - historic slate: Old Observatory, Barnwell Building, LeConte Building.
- Winthrop University (SC - slate).
- State University of New York (Plattsburgh, NY - slate).
- Churches (VA, WV, PA - slate).
- Residences (Nationwide - slate, asphalt shingle, Ludowici Spanish tile, DaVinci shake,)
Architects trust the V-Series permanent anchors on Universities, churches and residences for:
1. Simplicity. No welds or moving parts that may fail or require inspections.
2. Strength. 3/8" - 1/2" stainless steel. These anchors are meant to be used and loaded, unlike some roof anchors which are meant for fall arrest only and deform if used.
3. Aesthetics. The anchor has a copper flashing plate and a solid bronze cap which blends in nicely with the roof. It is about the same size as a snow guard. There is no rubber or plastic to degrade over time and there is no ugly pole protruding through a beautiful roof. The pole style anchor works nicely on flat roofs, but is terrible on pitched roofs.
4. Zero maintenance.
5. Safe and easy inspections of the anchor system from the attic instead of climbing onto the roof.
6. Fasteners are either 3/8" or 1/2" grade 8 bolts that go through the roof rafter. Simply select the proper length bolt for the width of the roof rafter. Our fasteners are inspectable and easily replaceable. They are not buried through the roof sheathing and into the rafter. Anchors that install with fasteners that are buried and installed from the top are not inspectable and therefore every user has to trust that the anchor was installed with proper fasteners and that the rafter and sheathing are in good condition. That can be risky and defeats the purpose of a permanent anchor.
7. Flexibility in design to suit the specific roof rafter/truss/girder situation, as well as the variations in decking thicknesses. Roofing systems constantly change. Our system can be designed to meet unique situations. Our anchors are manufactured in Virginia by an American owned ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100:D company.
1. Simplicity. No welds or moving parts that may fail or require inspections.
2. Strength. 3/8" - 1/2" stainless steel. These anchors are meant to be used and loaded, unlike some roof anchors which are meant for fall arrest only and deform if used.
3. Aesthetics. The anchor has a copper flashing plate and a solid bronze cap which blends in nicely with the roof. It is about the same size as a snow guard. There is no rubber or plastic to degrade over time and there is no ugly pole protruding through a beautiful roof. The pole style anchor works nicely on flat roofs, but is terrible on pitched roofs.
4. Zero maintenance.
5. Safe and easy inspections of the anchor system from the attic instead of climbing onto the roof.
6. Fasteners are either 3/8" or 1/2" grade 8 bolts that go through the roof rafter. Simply select the proper length bolt for the width of the roof rafter. Our fasteners are inspectable and easily replaceable. They are not buried through the roof sheathing and into the rafter. Anchors that install with fasteners that are buried and installed from the top are not inspectable and therefore every user has to trust that the anchor was installed with proper fasteners and that the rafter and sheathing are in good condition. That can be risky and defeats the purpose of a permanent anchor.
7. Flexibility in design to suit the specific roof rafter/truss/girder situation, as well as the variations in decking thicknesses. Roofing systems constantly change. Our system can be designed to meet unique situations. Our anchors are manufactured in Virginia by an American owned ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100:D company.
The V-5 and V-8 anchors are in conformance with OSHA 1926 and 1910 when loaded according to the installation procedures.
The V-5 and V-8 blend in perfectly into historical buildings, whether the roof is slate, Spanish tile, or copper.
The V-5 and V-8 blend in perfectly into historical buildings, whether the roof is slate, Spanish tile, or copper.
Current project: Built in 1772, the framing and roof sheathing in the Maryland State House is a carpentry marvel. Our V-8 is easily modified to fit the structural members. The flashing system blends in perfectly with the historic building.
Now a Museum and owned by the National Park Service, the Historic - Second Bank of the United States opened in 1816. Our low profile V-5 permanent roof anchor was specified for fall protection. This photo shows one of the V-5's in place and covered with our copper/bronze flashing system.
(5) anchors were installed to service this church roof safely. Look closely and you can see a bronze capped anchor in the background on the same row of slate.
(17) anchors were installed during the renovation on this building at the University of South Carolina.
Seven Facts:
- Roofs and buildings require regular maintenance.
- OSHA requires that employees not be exposed to fall risks greater than six feet.
- Falls continue to be a leading cause of death and injuries in the workplace.
- Working at heights without proper fall protection exposes the worker to unneccessary risks and the owner and contractor to substantial fines and potential lawsuits.
- Installing and removing temporary anchors each time a roof is serviced exposes workers to greater fall risks than connecting to a properly installed permanent anchor.
- Installing temporary anchors adds wear and tear to the roof with each installation.
- Workers are much more likely to utilize fall protection practices if the anchors are already in place.
The low profile bronze cap will render the V-5 anchor unnoticeable on the roof once the roof repairs are complete. (4) anchors installed on this residence in VA.
(3) Anchors installed on this historic farmhouse, all completely inspectable from the attic.
The dark bronze cap renders the anchors unnoticeable from the ground.
(7) V-5's (Spanish tile version) were specified and installed on this historic estate (now a wedding venue) an hour's drive from NYC.
Blue Glass, LLC (an affiliate roofing/remodeling company to Slator, LLC) specializes in creating safe roof access conditions and steep roof permanent anchor installations. Our uniquely trained staff leads the industry in steep roof anchor design, manufacturing and installations. Contact us for nationwide consultations, anchor design, manufacturing, safe access planning and permanent anchor installations.