Aluminum roof walkways create a safe route for workers and professionals working at height. There are different types of these walkways that are suitable for a variety of roof styles. With the right fit, workers can finish cleaning and maintenance-related tasks on the roof without bothering about their safety. There are aluminum roof walkways that come fitted with handrails, and toe boards as well. Most of the walkways, when fitted to strong structures, are capable of handling the extra load. They are light in weight and durable too. Proper aluminum roof walkways are compliant with the requirements of Australian Standards AS1657:2018 and various requirements for safe working on roofs.
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Benefits of having a Roof Walkway
- It offers protection to staff or workers who have to work on the roof or access it
- It provides secure and safe access around elevated equipment or even large industrial equipment.
- You are protected against falls through fragile roofs
- You don’t run the risk of stepping on a roof light by accident
- With a clearly defined and safe path, workers are guided away from potentially hazardous situations
- Walkway protects your roof from wear and tear due to foot traffic
- You gain easy access whether it is a sloping roof or one that is pitched
Why Choose Aluminum Roof Walkways?
Aluminum has several advantages over other metals for being the most chosen material for building walkways. Some such advantages are mentioned below:
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- Aluminum is lightweight, and it minimizes the load on the roof
- Aluminum can create safe access even over fragile roofs
- It is a comparatively rigid metal
- Aluminum is versatile, and it goes well with all types of roofs
- Aluminum doesn’t rust like iron, and thus, it doesn’t call for re-painting, saving you money. It is a low-maintenance element.
- It has an attractive finish in silver
- Its non-slip tread pattern is safe and provides access across all weathers
- Aluminum is recyclable and therefore not harmful to the environment
- Aluminum is not combustible, thus adding to the safety
- Aluminum roof walkways are suitable for all roof types: inclines, pitched, sloping, glazed, green/brown, etc.
Let us take a look at the different Australian standards that aluminum roof walkways must comply with. The walkways have to be minimum 600mm wide. They must have a non-slip surface, and the cross slope should cross 7°. If the slope crosses 7°, then the walkway has to be leveled.
Further, in case the slope is more than 12° on the lower part, then as a precaution, guard railing has to be installed. While steel is heavy and difficult to modify, and wood deteriorates over time, and fiberglass has longevity issues. Aluminum is light, durable, easy to assemble and install. It is easy to customize a height safety mechanism befitting your roof layout. It is easy to have it prefabricated off-site and installed in less time. Aluminum is suitable for making modifications, offering a personalized approach.
With aluminum roof safety systems, you also get a modular approach and a lot of options of equipment that can be used either independently or even together with a full roof system. A high-quality aluminum roof walkways includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Roof Walkways: This will make your roof free from trips and hazards, provide a designated walkway path. They offer protection to the roof and the skylights.
Guardrails: They guard against accidental falls, preventing injury and additional liability. These can be installed around roofs, fire escapes, platforms, decking, access hatches, and stairways.
Static lines: These provide safe and secure access to equipment mounted on the roof and fall risk areas. Quality static lines have to be adequately strong to carry four users on every line. These static lines can be easily attached to metal roof decks, concrete, steel and timber structures.
No matter what’s your need, with a walkway, guardrail or roof access ladder, and modular aluminum systems, you can get it all.
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