Question about Building a Rooftop Barricade

[CavReconScout]

Not sure if this goes here, but I have a question about building a rooftop barricade. I don't want to use shingles due to the tar/ asphalt. Should I consider paint with some type of additive or is there a better solution? TIA.


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wood shingles?

 

[bogeybrown]

Does it really need a proper roof covering? Painted plywood should be fine, or go pressure treated if you're worried about exposure.

 

[CavReconScout]

I am pretty open minded at this time. My only exposure has been at BWRS matches in the Midwest, using shingled and unpainted rooftops. I just know I don't want to deal with asphalt or tar getting on clothes and then on car interiors etc. I haven't bought the sheeting yet I could use treated. I don't have any experience with wood shingles I don't know how durable they would be with people climbing around on them constantly.


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[bogeybrown]

I am pretty open minded at this time. My only exposure has been at BWRS matches in the Midwest, using shingled and unpainted rooftops. I just know I don't want to deal with asphalt or tar getting on clothes and then on car interiors etc. I haven't bought the sheeting yet I could use treated. I don't have any experience with wood shingles I don't know how durable they would be with people climbing around on them constantly.


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Totally understandable. Asphalt roof shingles suck, especially in the summer. Painted or treated plywood (not OSB) should be all you need unless there's some criteria I'm missing.

 

[mercracing]

I think you would be ok with paint and a 2x4 across the bottom to brace your feet against.