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Alternative Uses for Pivot Ladder Tools

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Beyond basic ladder support, the Pivot Ladder Tool (also referred to as the Pivot Ladder Box or Ladder Leveler) can be used to level an A-frame ladder or an extension ladder on uneven roof surfaces, such as valleys or hips. The tool features non-slip rubber to prevent movement on the roof. Additionally, for very steep roofs, multiple Pivot Roof Boots can be installed to support a long 2x4 board (e.g., 12-16 feet). This creates a temporary, secure walking platform, allowing workers to move more safely and comfortably across challenging roof sections. These alternative uses enhance safety and versatility on various roofing tasks.

Goal: The presenter demonstrates additional uses for Pivot tools, including using the Pivot Ladder Tool to level ladders on uneven roof surfaces and securing a 2x4 with multiple roof boots for a walking platform.

Tools and materials

  • A-Frame Ladder
  • Pivot Ladder Tool (Ladder Leveler)
  • Pivot Roof Boot
  • 2x4 Board

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I'm going to show you a couple other uses for the pivot roof boot we weren't using it for the sea proof that we are on but these are a couple other hand uses that these devices can be used for and if you got the pennant ladder tool right here this is a tool that has all kinds of devices on it I'm in uses for it for leveling ladders you can take secure this thing on a roof use this to secure your ladder tool right here to help you level say an a-frame ladder or an extension ladder on a roof now I can lean it up against wherever I need to go in my ladder is gonna be level so simple little use for the device eyeball you still use these roof boots multiple roof boots set up two or three of them on really steep roofs and they're all put a 2x4 and long 2x4 slide that down in there it'll secure like a long 2x4 like 12 feet 16 feet on a seat roof now you can use your feet to keep you from sliding down the roof so all kinds of uses these are pivot tools this is another tool from pivot right here absolutely top five tool that every painter should have and it's called this one's called the ladder tool I call it the ladder leveler because it levels a ladder you can use it inside on stairways and a lot of other devices got non-slip rubber on it so it won't slip on a rope but roof boot secure your pivot ladder tool right there just like that now you can use extension ladder with love self leveling feet or an apron ladder so now we got to a roof boot secured down here and we used the roof boot to secure extension ladders on a rope but not only can you secure an extension ladder but you can secure 1/8 rainwater to it's just going to sit down and slide right down in the roof boot now you're a frame ladder is also secured very similar to an extension ladder and we use it for situations where we need really short ladders and not 24 foot extension ladders secured on a rope so another great option to use with the roof boot all right there you have it two really

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