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what are best kind of boots for asphalt shingle roof? Joe 06-23-2008
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Posted by Edward Hennessey on June 23, 2008, 6:26 pm
Joe wrote:
> I'm going to be doing some work on the roof and I'd like to know
> what kind of boots would give me the best grip

J:

I'm going with sneakers too. The kind used for racquetball or handball with
the
multiple-finger tread pattern on the soles are good grippers. If you can
find them
with mesh or other kind of breathable upper construction, that is about
as good as it gets. Some people use gel sole inserts to dissipate the heat.
As long
as that didn't add slipperiness to the equation, it could be good though I
have
no experience to testify. Also, if you walk down backwards, you balance and
musculature
are usually more stable and a headlong fall means you can splay your hands
and body
out to gain maximum traction. If you walk down forwards, tumbling is a lot
easier as
it is less advantageous.

Although not directly on the subject, gardeners use an open mesh pith
helmet made of some
plant fiber (jute?) which is excellent over a bandana for dealing with Old
Sol anywhere out of
doors.

BTW, I saw an occupational job-satisfaction survey and it was little
surprise that roofers
bottomed out.

Regards,

Edward Hennessey






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Posted by Edward Hennessey on June 24, 2008, 12:08 am

> Joe wrote:
>> I'm going to be doing some work on the roof and I'd like to know
>> what kind of boots would give me the best grip
>
> J:
>
>. Also, if you walk down backwards, you balance and musculature
> are usually more stable and a headlong fall means you can splay your
> hands and body
> out to gain maximum traction. If you walk down forwards, tumbling is a
> lot easier as
> it is less advantageous.

An important addendum is to step flat footed, avoiding turning pivots or
planting
on the ball of the foot.

Regards,

Edward Hennessey



Posted by jloomis on June 23, 2008, 9:49 pm
Good sneakers with grab power......
Also, a blower/attached to an aircompressor to blow the loose sand away....
This acts like tiny ballbearings.......underfoot.
Use lots of "roof jacks" easy to install and gives you safe footing and a
place to put tools.
Lighten up the tool belt........get rid of uneccesary baggage.
Some use a harness..........if needed............with special rope that
allows you to be like "Spider Man"
jloomis
> I'm going to be doing some work on the roof and I'd like to know what
> kind of boots would give me the best grip



Posted by Dioclese on June 24, 2008, 7:22 am
> I'm going to be doing some work on the roof and I'd like to know what
> kind of boots would give me the best grip

Look for a running shoe, or similar, that has a slip-resistant sole/heel.
The less expensive ones have poor upper shoe thread material, and tend to
breakdown/fall apart quickly due to repeated exposure to water and heat. If
you buy these, replace once a month if you roof for a living. Common "boat
deck" shoes will also work as well.
--
Dave



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