Rooftop Anchor Point Installation in Australia

If you are installing an asphalt roof on your building then chances are high that you will need some form of roof anchor point installation. After all, anchor points play an essential role in any successful fall protection system for residential buildings. When it comes to protecting your roof from severe weather damage such as leaks then anchor point installation is absolutely essential. Installing these special points in your roof is not only a wise decision but it also saves you a lot of money in the long run.

There are two types of anchor point installations in Brighton. The first of these two is where there is a concrete slab placed on top of the ground. This particular method can be used for both commercial and residential purposes. It can be used either for flat or pitched roofing systems. When it comes to residential roofing systems such as window cleaning, retrofits, partition construction or window installation then this type of anchor point installation is often used.

A very important thing to note about residential roof anchor points is that they should be placed at specific heights. You would not want them to be installed too high or too low, which can prove to be disastrous. For this reason, a lot of careful planning goes into such specialized installations. Once you have worked out a good plan for the specific installation then the rest is easy. The professional team of installers that you hire for this task are highly skilled and well equipped.

However, before you hire any team for your anchor point installation you must make sure that they adhere to your strict safety guidelines. For example, it is not good practice to hire teams that do not wear safety equipment. In fact, such teams do not even come within the purview of standard work requirements set by the IATA. Therefore, before you call us you should make sure that the crew has the required work protective clothing and other safety equipment.

You should also ensure that the crew you contact for your roof anchor point installation follows accepted practices for anchoring. This includes the use of the correct weight and line. The team should also not proceed with the installation of the anchor until the weights are attached at the anchor points. Failure to follow such practices can prove to be disastrous. If for any reason the anchor point system fails during the anchoring process then you can be rest assured that there will be major damage incurred both on the ground and also on the adjacent property.

The use of temporary roof anchors is also a highly favored procedure. This is because the use of permanent anchors may prove to be highly problematic in case of heavy winds. Further, permanent installations may increase the total cost that you will end up having to pay. On the other hand temporary roof anchors are extremely easy to install on very small sites.

Roof height and diameters are the two most important requirements of anchor systems. The height of the structure can be controlled and this feature makes them highly popular. Moreover, the diameters of the roof safety fall arrest system should also be selected carefully. It should neither be too small or extremely large.

There are basically two primary types of roof anchor point systems - the ones that are made using chains and the ones that are made using straps. The latter is the more commonly used system and therefore is the preferred method of installation for most Australian standards. Chains are basically suitable when you live in a place where the highest winds are found during the winter season. If this is the case then you should consider installing the system using chains. The straps are best used when your structure is not located in a region where the highest winds are to be found during the winter season.

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