Guardian 00515 Ridge-It Tile Roof Anchor 18 in, 2-Pack | Canada
Guardian 00515 Ridge-It Tile Anchor, 2-pack. Guardian's 18 in single D-ring Ridge-It anchor for the wood substrate beneath tile roofing: stainless and zinc-plated steel with an integrated butyl strip, nailed over the ridge with the supplied stainless spiral nails and left in place as a permanent tie-off point. Two anchors per pack.
Guardian 00515 Ridge-It tile roof anchor key features
- 18 in anchor with a single D-ring for one personal fall arrest system
- Installed over the ridge on the wood substrate beneath tile roofing
- Stainless and zinc-plated steel construction for corrosion resistance and long service life
- Integrated butyl strip helps prevent water intrusion during long-term roof anchorage
- 12 stainless steel spiral nails (3 in, 16d) supplied per anchor
- Ridge cap or tiling goes back over the anchor body; the D-ring stays uncovered
- Permanent installation only: Guardian says Ridge-It anchors must never be reinstalled
Guardian 00515 Ridge-It tile anchor specifications
| Manufacturer | Guardian Fall Protection |
|---|---|
| Model | 00515 Ridge-It Tile Anchor (2-pack, SKU 00515-2PK) |
| Length | 18 in |
| D-rings | 1 per anchor |
| Weight | 1.3 lb per anchor |
| Materials | Stainless steel, zinc-plated steel, butyl |
| Fasteners | 12 x 3 in 16d stainless steel spiral nails per anchor (included) |
| Minimum breaking strength | 5,000 lb |
| Worker capacity | 130-420 lb including clothing, tools and equipment |
| Users | 1 personal fall arrest system per anchor |
| Wood substrate | At least 3.5 in total thickness, fasteners fully embedded |
| Standards | OSHA 1910.140, OSHA 1926.502 (Subpart M) |
Where the Guardian 00515 Ridge-It tile anchor fits
Tile reroofs
Lift the ridge cap or tiling at the install spot, nail the anchor over the peak and re-lay the tile over its body.
New tile roofs
Set at the ridge during construction as a permanent anchor that stays with the roof.
Roof restraint
Guardian allows restraint use on slopes up to 4/12 with no free fall.
Two anchors per pack
A second anchor for another section of the ridge.
Guardian 00515 tile anchor questions and CSA status
Is the Guardian 00515 Ridge-It tile anchor CSA certified?
No. Guardian lists OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 Subpart M, not CSA Z259. For CSA-marked anchors see our Safety Direct range.
Can the Guardian Ridge-It tile anchor be reused?
No. Guardian says it is for permanent installation only and must never be reinstalled.
What roof deck does the Guardian 00515 need?
Wood at least 3.5 in total thickness with the nails fully embedded. Guardian also allows 20 gauge metal with 2 in #14-10 sheet metal screws (not included).
How many workers can tie off to one Guardian 00515 anchor?
One personal fall arrest system per anchor, for workers 130-420 lb including clothing, tools and equipment.
Pair the Guardian 00515 tile anchor with a full system
Pair the Ridge-It tile anchors with a full-body harness and a rope lifeline or personal SRL for a complete fall arrest system.