[A/S] Re: Roof Climbing

["Brett" <denverdeco@xxxxxxxxx>]

The load rating of the roof appears to be about 30# per square foot. 
We are still repairing broken bows, streched skins and leaking seams 
1-1/2 years after a blizzard dropped 3 feet of heavy, wet snow on 
most of the Airstreams in this area. Walking "up there" is not 
recommended.

In our shop we have an 19" wide "bridge" that is flat, slightly 
padded and upholstered with canvas on top for employee safety and 
comfort. The underside is cut in the standard Airstream side to side 
arch and is covered with carpet to avoid scratching even the most 
polished finish. The bridge is supported about 1/8" above the coach 
by 4 - 2X4's. When weighted it flexes down and weighs on the roof 
slightly and adds stability. The entire unit is made of 1/2" plywood 
so that one person can handle it and it easily supports and 
distributes the weight of two 200# men without damage to the roof.

We also have a similar bridge that is mounted on rollers to the shop 
wall on one side and to a "library ladder" on the other side. This 
one is used primarily by our HVAC man for installation and repair of 
rooftop units and for stripping clearcoat & polishing. It is not 
completly flat on top and does not contact the coach.

Brett Hall
www.TimelessTravelTrailers.com
303-432-3819