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Old 06-15-2012, 12:25 PM   #1
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I need to put on a couple of vent covers, and will need to at least lay 1/2 my body on the roof. Can the roof handle my 220 pounds stretched out across it? I figured someone has been up there.... Thanks
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Old 06-15-2012, 12:32 PM   #2
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Last year I had to work on the roof to change a Bag Seal. I cut a couple large pieces of 3/4" plywood, placed them on the roof, and worked on top of them. The plywood distributed my weight and kept me from putting dents in the aluminum roof. It worked great. I saved the plywood pieces I cut for future use.
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Old 06-15-2012, 02:37 PM   #3
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Great idea, thanks
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Old 06-15-2012, 03:29 PM   #4
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The plywood trick is exactly what I have done with excellent results. The object is obviously to distribute the weight to as large an area as possible.
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Old 06-15-2012, 03:29 PM   #5
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Got two pre cut 3/4 plywood at the Home Depot 2 feet by 4 feet. I use one to sit on and the other to place to the new position if I have to move.
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Old 06-15-2012, 07:32 PM   #6
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Same here, 'cept I had some 1" hard foam insulation scraps left over.

Lighter than plywood ... so I carry them with me just in case.

The roof is amazingly strong. I spent a lot of time up there when it was leaking. (But not at all since Trailmanor fixed it.)
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Old 06-15-2012, 09:53 PM   #7
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Im 174lbs & I haven't had any issue with getting up on top which I have done a few times for different projects.
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Old 06-16-2012, 06:35 AM   #8
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Ive been all over the place up there a few times - im 160 tho'
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Old 06-16-2012, 02:05 PM   #9
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I was able to install the vent covers without getting my full weight on the roof.
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Old 06-16-2012, 09:28 PM   #10
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I can get to one easily, but the other 2 are in the center of the roof, so I can't reach them as easily.
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