New York Roof Hook With Reflective Stripping

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New york roof hook with reflective stripping.

The all purpose head aircraft steel chisel end and celtex grip make up the new york roof hook. The difference is that it is 3 instead of 6 and has two welded rings and a shoulder strap. Available in 5 or 6. The design of this tool has been refined over years of service with an attention to detail that can only be found in the hearts and souls of those performing the work.

There are obviously many uses for the ny roof hook as have been mentioned. Every pitch and facet of this tool has. I would like to see if there are any tricks of the trade from somone. The hook strip is placed first on a roof then the edge metal hooks onto the hook strip s drip edge creating a locked system.

I used this video in a budget request at my department to help justify the purc. Reflective striping added to help locate tool in dark areas. Heavy duty handle constructed with thick wall carbon steel tube. Hi viz color available for locating in low light smokey areas.

Topside the new york roof hook is a force multiplier. Drop forged hook will not break like cheaper cast hooks. Bpc pkg the battery saw package includes the k535i circular battery saw 2 40v batteries 1 330 watt charger 3 blades and 1 reflective shoulder strap. The chisel end is used as a prying tool for scuttle hatches and roof doors.

Posted by baxter l miller iii on may 7 2009 at 10 49pm. In addition to the informative comments posted here are a few more. New york roof hook developed with the fdny research and development division. I have purchased one personnely and placed it on the truck.

It is actually popular with engine guys. New york roof hook the name it is sold under by fire hooks unlimited. Our hook has been around for over 25 years of successful service as the official hook of the fdny. The 2008 new york city building code requires most new buildings in new york city to have 75 percent of the roof area covered with reflective white coating or to be energy star rated as highly reflective.

Developed by the. All ny hooks are fabricated with 100 american steel. It usually measures 10 in length but can also be bent in 12 lengths. This is a compilation of youtube videos addressing how to use a ny roof hook.

We are the original developers of the new york roof hook. The griff hook is a redesign of the ny roof hook. If it doesn t say fire hooks unlimited aka farrell hook on the head it is a copycat product not meeting the spec s of the fire department city of new york fdny. What does the building code require of simple buildings.

A weighted steel ball is on the end of the new york roof hook in place of the normal chisel. New york roof hook video s. The short lengths are for going up fire escapes and scuttles to the roof.