A lightweight composite roofing support system is disclosed. The roofing support system includes a longitudinally-extending core member having a wedge-shaped lateral cross-section, a first side, and a second side, the first side and the second side tapering toward one another at a first predetermined acute angle (), the core member comprising a core material. The roofing support system also includes a cover layer comprising a cover material, the cover layer disposed on and covering at least one of the first side and the second side, the cover material being substantially more compressible than the core material, the core member and cover layer comprising a first roofing support.

The apparatus may include a ridge member, a first arm rotatably coupled to the ridge member and extending outward, relative to the ridge member, in a first plane angled relative to a first pitch of a roof structure. Also, the apparatus may include a second arm rotatably coupled to the ridge member and extending outward, relative to the ridge member, in a second plane angled relative to a second pitch of the roof structure. The ridge member may be positioned at an apex between the first pitch and the second pitch along a ridge of the roof structure. Further, materials for installation may be placed on at least one of the first arm and the second arm positioned between the roof structure and the materials. Additionally, the apparatus may include a load arm coupled at each respective end portion of the first arm and the second arm.

A pallet that is configured and designed to support a load of material and rest alternatively on a flat surface on a roof so as to straddle the peak of ridge of a roof. The pallets can be loaded with materials such as roofing shingles, delivered to a work site on a truck bed and lifted up an positioned on the peak or ridge of a roof without having to unload the materials from the pallets.

A pallet that is configured and designed to support a load of material and rest alternatively on a flat surface on a roof so as to straddle the peak of ridge of a roof. The pallets can be loaded with materials such as roofing shingles, delivered to a work site on a truck bed and lifted up an positioned on the peak or ridge of a roof without having to unload the materials from the pallets.

An apparatus supporting workers assembling a conical roof includes a central support column, a pivot frame pivotally supported at a top end of the support column, and a stair assembly having an upper end coupled to the pivot frame such that the stair assembly is pivotal together with the pivot frame relative to the support column. The lower end of the stair assembly is supported on wheels for rolling on the building floor. A worker support platform is also carried on the pivot frame to pivot with the stairs. A roof support frame extends above the pivot frame, in fixed relation to the support column to support an apex of the conical roof thereon while the stairs and platform remain pivotal. This arrangement ensures that the stair assembly can be easily aligned with any selected rafters of the roof during construction while remaining safely supported relative to the support column.

An apparatus supporting workers assembling a conical roof includes a central support column, a pivot frame pivotally supported at a top end of the support column, and a stair assembly having an upper end coupled to the pivot frame such that the stair assembly is pivotal together with the pivot frame relative to the support column. The lower end of the stair assembly is supported on wheels for rolling on the building floor. A worker support platform is also carried on the pivot frame to pivot with the stairs. A roof support frame extends above the pivot frame, in fixed relation to the support column to support an apex of the conical roof thereon while the stairs and platform remain pivotal. This arrangement ensures that the stair assembly can be easily aligned with any selected rafters of the roof during construction while remaining safely supported relative to the support column.

A roofing anchor configured to be removably secured to a seam of a roofing panel includes a first segment having a first flange configured to contact a first side of the seam upon closing the roofing anchor, and a second segment opposing the first segment, the second segment having a second flange opposite the first flange, the second flange configured to contact a second side of the seam upon closing the roofing anchor. The roofing anchor also includes a hinge mechanism configured to open the roofing anchor to separate the first flange and the second flange by a distance greater than at least a top of the seam, and to close the roofing anchor to bring the first flange and the second flange in contact with the seam. The roofing anchor further includes a securing mechanism configured to apply a compressive force on the seam.

A traction support apparatus for stability on a surface includes a base layer, a pad coupled to the base layer configured to engage a surface, and a riser selectively attachable to the base layer. The traction support apparatus may further include a locking slot on the base layer to slidably engage the riser.

A traction support apparatus for stability on a surface includes a base layer, a pad coupled to the base layer configured to engage a surface, and a riser selectively attachable to the base layer. The traction support apparatus may further include a locking slot on the base layer to slidably engage the riser.

A standing seam mounting bracket and a method of using two or three to provide attachment points along a standing seam roof is provided. The standing seam mounting brackets enable complementary use of commonly-owned equipment for enabling roof maintenance and construction. The standing seam mounting brackets may be used in concert with roof jacks, roof ladders, scaffolding members and the like that are commonly owned by most contractors so as to facilitate safe and easy horizontal and vertical movement along the sloped roof.