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old_cold · 10-13-2011, 02:03 AM

In Fl we have one small leak on one aluminum (?) lanai roof.
From the location, it is probably around a screw at the mid-rib, which is 5' from the edge.
My arms aren't that long and this thing sure doesn't look sturdy enough to step on even with a board across.
My imagination has given out as to how to reach it.
Suggestions?

K'ledgeBldr · 10-13-2011, 06:50 AM

http://www.greatlakesoffshore.com/greatlakesoffshore/images/smilies/smiley_worthlesspics.gif (broken link)

old_cold · 10-13-2011, 11:39 AM

Awk! I must not have hit Post Reply when I wrote 3 hours ago!
Perhaps I should have said aluminum screen room.
However, it is like this one.
http://www.idahopatio.com/images/roo...oto8-Large.jpg

K'ledgeBldr · 10-13-2011, 03:33 PM

I used to have a sunroom like that on a previous residence. I could get on the roof by using an extension ladder laying across the ribs. Basically, just spreading the "load" over a larger area.

ShaneSA · 10-13-2011, 05:23 PM

Hire someone who has experience in repairs. It's cheaper than a broken leg or arm or both.

old_cold · 10-13-2011, 05:33 PM

If you did it and it took your weight I guess I'll trust it but those hollow alum. supports sure do look flimsy.
Shane, I'm more concerned about a broken roof than arm or leg.

old_cold · 10-14-2011, 06:23 AM

Ooooopppps.....ours has a sloped roof. I can just visualize our alum ext ladder sliding right off.
Any other suggestions?
Shane's is looking better right now.

K'ledgeBldr · 10-14-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old_cold

Ooooopppps.....ours has a sloped roof. I can just visualize our alum ext ladder sliding right off.
Any other suggestions?
Shane's is looking better right now.

They all have a slope- Mine was no more than a 2/12. Laying on the ladder was no problem- it didn't go anywhere. If yours has something like a 5/12 then the same principle would apply, but it executed differently.
My painters would have "hooks" that would go over the ridge of the roof a hold it in place- it would lay on the roof and they would crawl up the ladder.

old_cold · 10-15-2011, 01:31 AM

Thanks K'B

Now, ii I'm not around for awhile.......................................