Hi! I’ve got a standing seam roof on a custom home and need to create a system for the home owner to be able to maintain the cedar siding and trim on the second floor.
Has anyone used these S-5 Attachment Clamps and know if they would work well (and how) for being able to attach a ladder to a lower roof?
thanks!!! heather
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If you use them and a length of pipe between them it will work just fine .
how are you attaching the pipe or board to the clamps?
In that picture the 2 x 4 was just resting against the vice grip clamps .
Not to be done by those not experienced.
The S 5 clamps will have a hex nut to lock onto the standing seam and the pipe goes thru the openings like the 2000 or 4000
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Are any of those designed to be used as a ladder base?
I doubt it .They are made for snow retention .
We often use sheet metal tool vice grips for the same purpose. Clamp them on and run a 2x4 against them.
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Dat's gorgeous, Walter!
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I saw the picture of the chase in the other thread. Looks great. I'm gonna give you a call in a bit. Gotta get off this damned 'puter....
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Why thank you much !!
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Looking forward to seeing some pics from you !
I would be cautious about creating any sort of access setup like that. If something happens to someone working on it, you'll be on the hook.