All workers working on or climbing on ladders at a height of 24 feet or higher are required to have fall protection. 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(19) states that fall protection must be provided whenever the...
Self Supporting Portable Ladder vs Non Self Supporting Portable Ladder | OSHA DEFINITIONS
A self supporting portable ladder is a ladder that you can use without using any other surface beside the ground for support. A-frame ladders and step-ladders are examples of self supporting port...
Dressed Lumber VS Undressed Lumber?
Dressed lumber is lumber that has been machine finished and is smooth on all surfaces.
Undressed Lumber is sawn lumber that has not been planed, sanded, or finished.
OSHA Questions Roofers in Florida Must Know for the Roofing Licensed Exam
How far should portable ladder rails extend above the upper landing?
A non self sustaining portable ladder ladder should be capable of supporting how may times the intended load?
What is the ma...
OSHA Rules all Roofers Must Know
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3755.pdf
Silent Killers: Top 10 Signs of a Failing Roof
A roof replacement is probably one of the most expensive upgrades you’ll make to your home. Roofs don’t last forever, and an average of 7% of all houses in the U.S. have their roofs replaced each yea...
Different Roofing Materials: Pros and Cons
There are 75 million single-family homes in the U.S. Of those homes, approximately 7% will replace their roof in 2020. For many homeowners, choosing a new roof can be tricky. Cost is always a factor,...
Mold Removal from Asphalt Shingles: Safe Ways to Clean Your Tampa Roof
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What are the Different Types of Metal Roofs?
Need a new roof? Then you’ve probably heard of the Cadillac of roofing materials - metal. But the word “metal” when it comes to roofing materials refers to several different types of metal roofs. Whe...
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Replacing a roof costs thousands of dollars. Budgeting for a repair that size is never easy, and many homeowners simply can’t do it. If you hear a loud bang on the roof or see a new water stain sprea...
