How to use roofing jacks.
How to use roof brackets.
For many people out.
With steep slopes and unpredictable circumstances working on a roof can be dangerous and requires safety precautions.
If this project is not installed properly brackets can break loose causing workers and roofing materials to come plummeting down towards the roof edge.
You will use the plank also for putting roofing materials on it so make sure you do not overload it.
Use brackets designed to hold a 2 6.
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They are great tools when used safely and properly.
Buy enough 90 degree brackets photo 1 to place one bracket every 4 ft.
Secondly roof brackets must be installed properly because they are designed to act like mini scaffolding for workers installing a roof.
Roof jacks provide a stable work surface making it easier and safer to apply roofing.
If you cannot remove them nail them as deep as you can and then put some roofing cement over them.
Roof brackets roof brackets are available at hardware stores lumberyards roofing suppliers and home centers for 5 to 10 each.
I came across this steep roof and took this video about installing the roof jacks and the board before installing the roofing materials.
See how to use them.
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