Working From a Standing-Seam Roof
Attach walking planks without putting holes in the roof
I was recently siding a second-story wall while working off a standing-seam roof, and I thought I would share how we staged it. After determining the roof’s pitch (3-in-12), we cut 2×12 blocks to the complimentary angle of the pitch (76°) and applied flashing tape to their longest sides to protect the roof. Then we clamped the blocks to the standing-seam joint, as shown in the drawing. With the blocks in place, we fastened 2×12 walking planks to the blocks, being careful not to screw into the roofing.
—Jake Garner, Randolf, Vt.
Edited and illustrated by Charles Miller
From Fine Homebuilding #278
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Great tip, as long as the clamps don’t crush the cap strips.
S_curvy - I suspect the type of cap strip will influence exactly where to position the clamps - snap cap or field crimped.
I would also be concerned about the wear on the roofing's finish after repeat traffic on the walking surface.
It's not a bad solution to the challenge of working from a standing seam roof.