Patent ID: 7861485
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: E04D,E04G,F24S,Y02B,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for installing a stanchion on a roof, comprising: (a) providing a roof having a plurality of existing tiles disposed in overlapping relationship on top of roof sheathing; (b) providing a system for installing a stanchion on said roof, including: (c) removing one of said existing tiles; (d) defining a position where said stanchion is to be connected to said roof sheathing; (e) connecting said flange to said roof sheathing at said position of step (d); and, (f) after step (e), placing said tile at the previous location of said removed existing tile of step (c) so that said post of said stanchion projects through said aperture and said sleeve.