Thank you for engaging with us! I've thought about trying the Pitch Hopper out to get onto a 2nd story roof. Just got to get over my anxiety about putting my trust in that block of foam! But currently I use a couch cushion, so... 😂
I use a similar device as a painter , I forget the name , BUT because of the nature of the job I end up lying on the roof which shifts the weight off it and it WILL slide . Because of that my main uses for it is as a platform for my paint pot and tools and as a way to create a level surface to put my ladder if I working on a dormer . It's a bit spooky but because the weight it going straight down it holds . As a backup have a kicker board attached where I step off my ladder as a last stop if I slide . I don't use safety harnesses myself , not saying I recommend that it's just my personal choice , but I mention that to show I have full faith in the tool in the right situations
After testing the 24”, would you get that size again or do you think the 32 would be a better size? I would be using it for gutter cleaning mainly so maybe kneeling and sitting on it too.
Absolutely will be getting a 32"! I just had to use mine to sit on to dig a tennis ball out of a downspout. Looked like it had been there for years. Without the Pitch Hopper, I would not have felt safe on a 2 story roof, leaning out over the eave.
That's a really good question. We don't have very many cedar or shake roofs here as they are illegal. Any that are around are grandfathered in from when they were legal, so I rarely ever have to get on one.
Interesting to say the least, I might be inclined to use one at some point, how ever I would for sure STILL have my first row of roof brackets and walking planks at the bottom of the roof in the event something went wrong to stop me from falling to my death
Yeah, I’ve searched the best I can for a wedge or something similar for a metal roof. The only thing I can find is a gadget that attaches to your ladder, But it doesn’t work for what I need. Any help or website that you could recommend would be great. Hopefully what you send can send me down a rabbit hole for metal roofs products. Thanks, only if you find time to help.
@@homesteadroofingrubberized pads? I was on a corrugated steel roof that was wet and the only thing that seemed to stay in place were two thick towels which I used. Obviously I was using fall arrestors but still that does not help one remain static. Do you have an idea of what these rubber mats look like please?
@@homesteadroofing Certainly. One hit on at least 2-3 slopes is sufficient. Any meteorologist will tell you that hail doesn't hit in one area, rather it spans the gamut. Where there is one, there are countless more to follow. Chalk it, put a tape measure to size it, document it and send the report to the adjuster.
@@homesteadroofing You have to understand, you are the roofing expert and the adjuster is the policy "protector" for the company he works for. Adjusters, regardless of what they say or tell you, don't understand roof systems let alone damage to a system. Take control of the situation or you will forever be at the insurance companies mercy.
@@homesteadroofing I'm sorry if I was unfair. I was frustrated by hearing only unconditional approval while learning nothing about how the tool works and on which a roofer's safety could depend.
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The secret service needs to watch this.
Never forget!!
Great review sir. I bought 3!!! Enthusiastic thumbs up👍
Definitely an amazing tool I don’t do steep roofs without one and I always use the manual pitch gauge too lol 😂
Awesome video, he feel so confident working on the roof. Although the risky jumping on that thing is scary
Works damn good for painting houses too. I own 2.
Yes!
Great video! I've seen where a ladder can be used on them, when going up to the next story, if there isn't an appropriate angle or place to use it.
Thank you for engaging with us! I've thought about trying the Pitch Hopper out to get onto a 2nd story roof. Just got to get over my anxiety about putting my trust in that block of foam! But currently I use a couch cushion, so...
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That's what I want to see, we're doing a project that needs this, so maybe i'll do the video
How does it do on water, old single that falling apart or the slip tar paper that under the shingle
It works well on asphalt shingles in pretty much any condition, but not very well on the underlayment, especially if it's wet.
got to be some type of foam rubber on the bottom , foam rubber is a roofers dream. I like this.
Yes the foam wears out after 1 year
@SunofYork - That completely depends on how much you use it. It isn't time-dependent. It doesn't expire. That's just silly.
I use a similar device as a painter , I forget the name , BUT because of the nature of the job I end up lying on the roof which shifts the weight off it and it WILL slide . Because of that my main uses for it is as a platform for my paint pot and tools and as a way to create a level surface to put my ladder if I working on a dormer . It's a bit spooky but because the weight it going straight down it holds . As a backup have a kicker board attached where I step off my ladder as a last stop if I slide . I don't use safety harnesses myself , not saying I recommend that it's just my personal choice , but I mention that to show I have full faith in the tool in the right situations
After testing the 24”, would you get that size again or do you think the 32 would be a better size? I would be using it for gutter cleaning mainly so maybe kneeling and sitting on it too.
Absolutely will be getting a 32"!
I just had to use mine to sit on to dig a tennis ball out of a downspout. Looked like it had been there for years. Without the Pitch Hopper, I would not have felt safe on a 2 story roof, leaning out over the eave.
It is all about static friction coefficient - for 45% you need k>1, does not matter whether you are heavy or light person. Physics!!!
OK
Should still be wearing fall protection. If he lost his balance and fell he could still roll off that lesser pitched roof. Happens real fast
good idea for comfort reason but should still have climbing gear on.
On a shingle roof but would that pitch hopper work on a traditional slate roof? I doubt it
Probably not.
Very well dressed. Love that cargo pant.
Nice. Works on a flat roof. Not mine, which has curved metal plates.
Do you know if they work on cedar roofs or just composite?
That's a really good question. We don't have very many cedar or shake roofs here as they are illegal. Any that are around are grandfathered in from when they were legal, so I rarely ever have to get on one.
They are only recommended on regular shingle roofs per the manufacture
Just looked, nobody in the UK sells them. Presume I have to get it shipped over.
Or you can use the foam from an old couch cushion.👍
Interesting to say the least, I might be inclined to use one at some point, how ever I would for sure STILL have my first row of roof brackets and walking planks at the bottom of the roof in the event something went wrong to stop me from falling to my death
can it be used on the concrete tile roof on not stoo steep roof
There are better products for tile.
Does that work on sheathing also?
I have not tried it, but have seen videos of it working on the sheathing. Not sure if I would trust it or not on anything over 5/12.
Do they work on tile roofs.
I wouldn't trust them on a steep tile roof, and especially not a barrel tile
Does it work on a metal roof?
There are different products for metal.
Yeah, I’ve searched the best I can for a wedge or something similar for a metal roof.
The only thing I can find is a gadget that attaches to your ladder, But it doesn’t work for what I need.
Any help or website that you could recommend would be great. Hopefully what you send can send me down a rabbit hole for metal roofs products.
Thanks, only if you find time to help.
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lol be safe sir
This is going to kill someone one day 😢
Probably made in china
Still haven't seen these things in action.
They are actually pretty dangerous.
I use them all the time. Feel pretty safe on them.
Doesn't work on steel I presume?
It would not, but if you have a Metal Mart where you live, they sell some rubberized pads that work on metal.
@@homesteadroofingrubberized pads? I was on a corrugated steel roof that was wet and the only thing that seemed to stay in place were two thick towels which I used. Obviously I was using fall arrestors but still that does not help one remain static. Do you have an idea of what these rubber mats look like please?
This can't work on metal roof😢
having 1 seems useless. they should be sold in pairs but really all u need are 2 old couch cushions.
How are these on wet roofs?
Never tried it. I normally stay off wet roofs.
Recommends a safety rope while standing there with no rope ! ps The hopper wears out /gets torn and tatty after 1 year.
a "10x10 square" is just a myth insurance companies push on poor and unsuspecting property owners. Hail is hail.
Could you elaborate?
@@homesteadroofing Certainly. One hit on at least 2-3 slopes is sufficient. Any meteorologist will tell you that hail doesn't hit in one area, rather it spans the gamut. Where there is one, there are countless more to follow. Chalk it, put a tape measure to size it, document it and send the report to the adjuster.
@@TheGolfster3 Right... like any adjuster is going to total a roof for one hit on 2-3 slopes.
@@homesteadroofing You have to understand, you are the roofing expert and the adjuster is the policy "protector" for the company he works for. Adjusters, regardless of what they say or tell you, don't understand roof systems let alone damage to a system. Take control of the situation or you will forever be at the insurance companies mercy.
150lbs man jumps on it, but the real test is dropping 70lbs on it. GtFOH
Lol it was a great video but that's a good point!
He did, he dropped the bag of shingles
How about shoes with it attached???? Oh no! I gave my million dollar idea!
Its called cougar paws been out awhile
You're a fool to trust that thing
I don't know but one slip and your roofing day's are over. I'll stick with my toe jacks.
Rarely do you get so little useful info from a video. This one is useless. Well, unless you like PR. Then its a winner.
But yet you watched it! 😂😂
Good video but talk way too much
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This video seems to be a sales pitch.
It's a gear review.
I don't make any money from Pitch Hopper. Just love their tool.
@@homesteadroofing I'm sorry if I was unfair. I was frustrated by hearing only unconditional approval while learning nothing about how the tool works and on which a roofer's safety could depend.
Super informative! Definitely a Great tool!