2015430 ensp 0183 enspPROTECTING ROOFING WORKERS 9 the care and safe use of ladders scaffolds fall protection systems and other equipment they will be using on the job Understand the requirements of OSHA s Fall Protection standards at 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M to protect workers exposed to falls six feet or more above a lower level Implement safe work practices to

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Removing a tar and and gravel roof means hard labor To cut down on the sweating and broken backs the right tools are absolutely essential If you just go at the tar and gravel roof with a shovel you are going to be up there all day all week or all month Additionally never try to remove a tar and gravel roof

Jul 20 2017 nbsp 0183 32Commercial Flat Roof Repair – Hot Tar Gravel Roofs Commercial flat roof repair with the old Hot Tar and Gravel on it These roofs have come a long way but time has come where they are not repairable any longer Over the years the hot tar becomes brittle and start to crack

If it is necessary for workers to access the roof for snow removal evaluate the loads exerted on the roof – total weight of snow workers and equipment used – compared to the load limit Snow load is the weight of the snow as generally reported in pounds per square foot The weight of the snow will vary depending on its water content

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Mar 05 2013 nbsp 0183 32How to Make the Roof Cleaner used in the Video Dominick Amorosso March 5 2013 Roofing 159 This method will remove algae from a roof Now of course we buy it from the manufacturer and by the truckloads at a time pea gravel roof I can t just brush the moss off so do I leave it on until it s dead and rake it out Will that damage

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When mechanical equipment is being used the warning line shall be erected not less than 6 feet 1 8 m from the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of mechanical equipment operation and not less than 10 feet 3 1 m from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of mechanical equipment

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Tar and Gravel Roofing Tar and gravel roofs have a layer of roofing felt between the tar and the substrate so removing it with a flatbladed shovel or scraper is usually straightforward though

The purpose of gravel on a flat roof On many flatroof lowslope commercial buildings it s common to see gravel on top of the roof Have you ever wondered why contractors install gravel on flat roofs Gravel is used on flat roofs for two reasons To protect the underlying layer of roofing materials as is the case with builtup roofs BURs

2008911 ensp 0183 enspIt is labor intensive to say the least Ordinarily the ballast is not removedit is reused Because of the proliferation of relatively cheap lowcost labor in this area the quotoldfashioned quot way is the only one I have used to remove ballast The process is identical to removing pea gravel

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Stone Ballast Removal None of this helps unfortunately when it comes time to replace or repair the roof and tons of gravel have to be gathered up and disposed of Removing ballast used to be a particularly tedious and heavy job when it had to be done by crews with shovels but there s a much better solution available today

Tar and gravel also referred to as built up roof is an excellent solution for any flat roof Although several other options are available elastomeric membrane a built up roof provides an exceptional value In addition to a 1520 year life expectancy a built up roof withstands Quebec weather conditions

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In 1992 Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corporation designed the Hurricane™ 600 rock vacuum for a roofing contractor that was looking for a better way to remove rock and stone from flat commercial roofs Since that time the Hurricane™ has become the roofing contractor s choice for a high quality high production low maintenance affordable roof vacuum

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BUR Tar and Gravel Roofing Flat Roof Replacement What is BUR BuiltUp Roofing BUR – quottar and gravel quot – coal tar asphalt and gravel is the most classic quottar and gravel quot system of roofing Traditionally flat roofs have been installed by setting three to four layers

To complete the job after cutting use the Super TearOff Bar It is equipped with a hardened steel blade steel wheels and heavy duty construction Simply ram it under old roofing push down on the handle and remove the old roof

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time of reroofing and the design and installation team must be sensitive to the needs and protection of the building occupants 1 2 JM has prepared this section as a reference guide for architects building owners engineers and roofing contractors to assist in evaluating an existing roofing system and choosing a course of action for reroofing

20191010 ensp 0183 enspEMI Roof Vacs is loed in North Branch MN and specializes in removing gravel from flat roofs on commercial buildings Our crew of skilled workers uses a technologically advanced vacuum to suck the gravel off of roofs with as little mess and disruption as possible

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20191029 ensp 0183 enspIn 1992 Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corporation designed the Hurricane™ 600 rock vacuum for a roofing contractor that was looking for a better way to remove rock and stone from flat commercial roofs Since that time the Hurricane™ has become the roofing contractor s choice for a high quality high production low maintenance affordable roof vacuum

20191015 ensp 0183 enspIn general a dry method of preparation is initially recommended Professional sweepers power brooms scratchers power blowers spudders and similar roofing equipment should be used to remove any loose material from the roof Removal of gravel from a roof is most easily accomplished when the asphalt is cool such as in the early morning hours

201522 ensp 0183 enspBest Practices for Roof Safety 02 02 2015 By Jennie Morton have staff remove small amounts of snow at a time If it is necessary for workers to access the roof for snow removal evaluate the loads exerted on the roof – total weight of snow workers and equipment used – compared to the load limit Snow load is the weight of the snow

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52 thoughts on Installation Tips and Guidelines for roofers from TPO manufacturers Daniel Easterling July 22 Is that normal or should they completely remove the tar and gravel roof I know that screws will be used on the top of the roof to hold the drip edge on the top of the TPO layer but I would also like to know how the TPO

3 Carefully remove all loose gravel without damaging the roof membrane Use a push broom and coal shovel to remove free gravel Clots of asphalt and gravel are common Remove as much these as possible without damaging the roof ply Clots can be coated over later Gravel roofs will always have some pits and clots that are visible 4

20191029 ensp 0183 enspRoof Cleaning Equipment The commercial roofing tools and equipment listed below are needed for proper preparation Stiff bristled hand broom – used for sweeping gravel and loose debris from the roof surface Power broom – large motorized rotary brush used for thorough sweeping of large commercial roof areas It weighs 400 to 500 pounds and requires use of a roof hoist

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