What is on the roof?

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Can anybody tell me what this is on the roof? It is at the peak of a two story home. On the inside of the attic I can see a plate with bolts but there is nothing attached to it. Also what is the wire?

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2

Hi Louis,

Probably the base for a satellite dish

Regards

Gerry

3

Or it could be an external antenna for XM or Sirius radio.

4

Thank you gentleman.

5

That is a safety harness attachment point. Very common on a steep roof. Had a plastic shield over the metal bracket.

6

With a wire Steve??

Regards

Gerry

7

Didn’t see the wire until 2nd view. No idea what that is for but THISis the common attachment up here in Washington with the wet, moss covered roofs.

8

Yes, it is a fall arrest anchor.

See more details at this link:
http://www.westernsafety.com/superanchor/superanchorpg1.html

Ed

http://www.westernsafety.com/superanchor/superanchorpg5bottom.jpg

9

Safety cable snapped when the overweight contractor fell ??? :shock: :smiley:

10

“Wire” is a lanyard to keep the cap/cover within reach after usage. Otherwise it slides down the roof just like the unattached workers. :shock:

11

Hi to all,

I stand corrected, I’ve never seen one like that.

In fact I never see them at all, all I see is the skid marks in the asphalt shingle and the flattened shrub below :wink:

Regards

Gerry

12

Now that is is all said and done!

Hitching post for reindeer?? :slight_smile: This might not look good in your report!

13

Gerry,

Do the skid marks change color closer to the bottom?