Fighting Gravity with Friction™
These patented products are developed to reduce the sliding risk between the wearer and the steep sloped surface. We have created a rugged line of clothing to simply slip on over existing clothing, wear all day — or maybe you need all-purpose gloves to add to your safety plan.
Whether it's metal, wood, composition or tile roof material, underlayment, plywood or just about any other surface, this clothing will help slow your descent and give you time to regain your balance and footing.
The concept seems simple, but as many of you know, it has taken years to perfect our patented products that allow our customers to have a safe, comfortable and productive work day.
Our Products
- SteepGear Shorts — Our original "sticky shorts" that started it all. Slip on over existing clothing for instant grip on steep slopes.
- SteepGear Pants — Full-length all-day roof pants engineered for comfort and maximum surface friction.
- SteepGear Gloves — Full and free-finger sticky gloves designed to keep your hands secure on any roofing surface.
- ROUGHLINE Strips — Adhesive grip strips for added traction wherever you need it most.
Why Roof Safety Matters
Roofing and residential construction sectors have a much higher risk of falls from roofs than any other construction sectors. There are elevated risks for insurance adjusters, home inspectors, or anyone that has a need to be on a roof.
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) Data Center study, "Fatal Falls from Roofs Among U.S. Construction Workers", found that falls from roofs accounted for one-third of construction fatalities from 1992–2009.
34% of construction-related fatalities are caused by falling from roofs, of which 45% are from the edge of the roof.
The findings suggest that workers employed by small establishments and residential construction workers may face disproportionately high risks of roof fatalities as well as very serious and sometimes permanently disabling injuries. These findings don't even consider adjusters, roof inspectors or any other personnel that access several roofs on a daily basis.
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) states that the average Workers Compensation claims cost per fall from roofs is $106,648 for medical and indemnity costs. Using SteepGear could have an impact on insurance costs if we help avoid the falls altogether.
Patent Information
Patent # US D774,279 S | Patent Pending # US 20140283289 A1
Our Mission
To bring awareness to the many roof-related accidents and fatalities, while promoting roof safety with effective, durable, and comfortable safety clothing.
