Roof Maintenance Lift – How Does It Work?

Regular roof inspections reduce the costs associated with roof renovation and shorten the time needed for repairs. Basket lifts work well in most buildings – even when we are dealing with hard-to-reach objects. Let's find out how to use a basket lift in roof maintenance?

Fig. Basket lifts is a safe and economical way roof maintenance.

Why is it worth performing roof maintenance?

Roof covering ages over time and its components wear out. Systematic roof inspection and maintenance allow for relatively quick detection of potential damage and elimination of the problem before it worsens. Roof repair is then cheaper and requires less work.
Roof renovation, due to the fact that it is work performed at height, requires appropriate protection and equipment. The best solution is then roof maintenance lift.

What does roof renovation look like using a basket lift?

The roof protects the building from wind, sun and precipitation. It is also exposed to dust, falling leaves and needles. It is also at risk of moss and algae growth when the building is in a shaded place. All this causes the roof covering to become dirty and worn, which means that it needs to be roof maintenance, as well as its repairs. The easiest way to do them is by using a basket lift.

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Maintenance lift It works well, among other things, in the case of steep roofs that are difficult to move around on during repairs. Once the lift is in place, the roof repairman has easy access and can repair the damage by moving basket sideways, up or down, depending on your needs. The maintenance lift allows you to reach every part of the roof covering, minimizing the risk of falling from a height thanks to the appropriate safeguards.

What height of the basket lift should I choose?

Basket lifts are available in many versions, making them easy to match to individual needs. The height of the maintenance lift to choose the right one depends on, among other things, the height of the building and the roof structure.

Photo. When choosing a boom lift, you should consider its maximum working height and basket load capacity, as these parameters allow you to match the lift to a specific task.

It is also important construction of the boom working unit - depending on its type, we have telescopic, articulated and scissor lifts, but also very universal articulated telescopic boom lifts mounted on a car chassis, which are characterized by high mobility and a large working range of the boom, which can be used as a lift for roof maintenance. 

Is it worth leaseing a basket lift?

Regardless of the type of roofing work we are planning, whether it is replacing roof tiles, painting or roof insulation, it will be carried out at height and involves the risk of falling. Rent a lift basket allows for roof renovation and repair in controlled conditions. The person in the lift basket has quite great freedom of movement and the possibility of using tools taken to the basket. In addition, the lift basket can contain more than one person, which is especially valuable in the case of more complicated repairs. In this case, a roof maintenance lift will work much better and will be more convenient than standard protection.

Photo. Companies providing services with a basket lift can supply the lift itself for maintenance or provide access to it along with an operator to operate it. In this case, people working in the basket do not need to have the qualifications to operate the machine.

Basket lift services – what roof maintenance can be performed?

Basket lifts allow for a wide range of roof maintenance, regardless of the type of roof covering. The boom allows for safe performance of work related to, among others, replacing the roof covering or painting, clearing snow and removing icicles, or repairing and cleaning gutters.

Replacing roof tiles

Roofs made of roof tiles, including the classic beavertail roof tiles, are elegant and highly durable. However, over time their surface becomes porous and can become overgrown with moss and algae, which causes them to crack. It is then necessary to replace the roof tiles, which in the case of roofs with this type of covering is easiest to do using basket lift.

Painting the roof

If we decide to paint the roof, it is worth doing it using basket lift, which will allow you to paint even hard-to-reach places. You can paint a roof covered with cement tiles, cement-fibre boards or sheet metal, using paints recommended by the roofing manufacturer.

Tarpaulin maintenance

Renovating a roof covered with roofing felt is relatively easy if you provide yourself with good access to the places that require repair. By using a basket lift roofing felt repair It usually proceeds quickly and without complications.

Covering the roof with roofing feltand then its maintenance by lubricating the roofing felt with liquid and plastic preparations ensuring tightness, is a fairly simple and economical way to obtain a durable roof covering. Properly performed maintenance of roofing felt prevents the occurrence of leaks, which in turn adversely affect the structure of the building, its thermal insulation and comfort of use.

Roof snow removal

Basket lifts are also extremely helpful when clearing snow from roofs. Melting snow is heavy, which makes it dangerous to the building structure and roof structure, and its removal prevents water from dripping under the formwork and dampening the load-bearing walls of the building. 

Removing icicles and snow overhangs

Snow removal from roofs and removal of icicles and snow overhangs from cornices, gutters or windowsills is the responsibility of building owners and managers, who must ensure that they do not pose a threat to passers-by. This task becomes much easier when a basket lift is used to carry it out.

Gutter cleaning and repair

The building's guttering consists of horizontally running gutters and a vertical downpipe, and ensuring their patency or the need for repair involves work at height. In such cases, basket lifts come to the rescue.

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Basket lifts are also useful when we decide to install a valley gutter on the roof. It is placed in places where the roof slopes join (at an angle of less than 180°), which are particularly exposed to water or snow load.

Regular roof maintenance will make it last much longer, and the building owner will not be forced to replace the entire roof covering, which is a waste of time and money. To effectively and safely inspect and repair the roof, it is worth using the best solution available on the market, which is a basket lift.

Do you need to lease or buy a basket lift? Contact us – we will answer your questions and adjust the machine to your needs.