Temporary vs Permanent: rooflightcovers.com.
We are spending a lot of time educating the market on rooflight covers, and for good reason! There is a lot of mis-information being shared online, and as a responsible fall protection business and contractor, we like to keep our followers, connections, and visitors to our account up to speed by way of factual education information, and on that note, please find below copy of one of our previous posts.
Permanent Rooflight Systems.
When you choose to install a permanent system, it becomes a long-term, fully compliant safety measure that ensures 100% safe access to your roof and is a one-time installation, carried out by trained specialists or, if preferred, we can train your own team to install safely and correctly and once it’s in place, your safety is secured without ongoing risk or disruption.
Benefits of a permanent system include:
* One installation process only.
* No need for future removal or reinstallation.
* Eliminates redundant holes in the roof.
* No ongoing transport or storage requirements.
* Reduced safety risks due to fewer handling stages.
* Consistent fit — no issues with varying rooflight sizes.
* Minimal chance of product damage.
* Long-term cost efficiency and peace of mind.
By contrast, temporary systems can introduce several safety and logistical challenges:
* Reuse of fixings can leave redundant holes.
* Most costs lie in the fixings, offering no real financial advantage.
* Increased exposure of the workforce during both installation and removal.
* Additional risk from unnecessary re-handling.
* Variation in rooflight sizes complicates fitting.
* Time and cost involved in transporting materials to and from site.
* Need for storage space between uses.
* Greater risk of product damage.
The Real Cost:
While cost is often a factor in decision-making, in this case, it shouldn’t be the deciding one. Temporary measures can create hidden costs and safety risks that manufacturers rarely disclose.
Ask yourself:
Do you want untrained personnel setting up a system on which their safety and potentially lives depend? Or would you prefer to engage specialist, trained contractors who understand the market, have access to top-tier products from reputable manufacturers, and maintain full control of the supply chain?
THESE SYSTEMS ARE TESTED AND CERTIFED.
Please visit our platforms below, all developed and managed by our business for more insights and resources on safe roof access solutions.
—-> fallarrest.com.
—-> rooflightcovers.com.
