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Old 5/21/08, 4:02 PM
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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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Hi Louis,

Probably the base for a satellite dish

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


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



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

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With a wire Steve??

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



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Yes, it is a fall arrest anchor.

See more details at this link:
http://www.westernsafety.com/superan...anchorpg1.html

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With a wire Steve??
Safety cable snapped when the overweight contractor fell ???
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Didn't see the wire until 2nd view. No idea what that is for but THIS is the common attachment up here in Washington with the wet, moss covered roofs.
"Wire" is a lanyard to keep the cap/cover within reach after usage. Otherwise it slides down the roof just like the unattached workers.


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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

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Now that is is all said and done!

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


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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

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Gerry,

Do the skid marks change color closer to the bottom?


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