What are the parts of a roofing bar?
What are the parts of a roofing bar? |
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Roofing bar jaws |
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The jaws of the roofing bar firmly grip the batten as it is being positioned, ensuring accurate placement. | |||
Roofing bar jaw locking knob |
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The jaw locking knob is used to lock the jaws into position once they have been adjusted to suit the width of the batten. The knob allows for batten widths of between 25mm (1 inch) and 80mm (3 inch). It is grooved for easy handling. | |||
Roofing bar handle |
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The handle, with a soft, non-slip, PVC coating, is pushed down to grip the batten between the jaws. | |||
Roofing bar measurement scale |
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The roofing bar includes a built-in, easy to read scale for accurately setting the distance between the battens.
The scale is marked in centimetres and allows fine adjustments to be made while on the roof without the need for an additional measuring tools. |
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Roofing bar measurement knob |
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The measurement knob, in conjunction with the scale, enables quick and easy positioning. The knob also acts as a stop and, in use, is placed against the lower batten to ensure that the new batten, gripped between the jaws, is fixed at the correct spacing.
Like the jaw locking knob, it is grooved for easy handling. |
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Roofing bar loop |
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The loop at the end of the roofing bar allows the tool to be clipped to a tool belt when on the roof, so that it is always ready to hand.
It also enables the tool to be strapped to any fixed object while working at height, to prevent it from falling. In addition, the loop can be used to hang the roofing bar up when not in use. |
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