AU2019100763A4 - Improved edge protection bracket, system and method - Google Patents

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AU2019100763A4
AU2019100763A4 AU2019100763A AU2019100763A AU2019100763A4 AU 2019100763 A4 AU2019100763 A4 AU 2019100763A4 AU 2019100763 A AU2019100763 A AU 2019100763A AU 2019100763 A AU2019100763 A AU 2019100763A AU 2019100763 A4 AU2019100763 A4 AU 2019100763A4
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An improved roof edge protection bracket including, a bracket body (10) securely and removably supportable on another structure (21, 30). The bracket body also includes a first connection part (24) for removably connecting to part of the building (e.g. a fascia board) substantially preventing movement of the edge protection system in the substantially horizontal plane, away from the building, and a second connection part (16) for removable connection to an edge protection structure which extends from the bracket body towards the edge to be protected. Use of the improved edge protection bracket enables ready installation and removal with substantially minimised damage to the area to which the brackets are connected. The invention also relates to a roof edge protection system and bracket.

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Title of Invention:
IMPROVED EDGE PROTECTION BRACKET, SYSTEM AND METHOD
The applicant applies for the grant of a patent for the invention described in the accompanying innovation patent specification:
The following is a full description of the invention including the best method of performing the invention, known to us:
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IMPROVED EDGE PROTECTION BRACKET, SYSTEM AND METHOD
The present invention relates to an improved edge protection bracket, and in particular to an improved edge protection bracket that may be readily installed or removed with reduced risk of damage to existing structures.
Working at heights on a construction, such as a roof, may be a dangerous activity. One of the requirements when working on a roof is the use of edge protection, to act against a person or property falling from the roof to the ground below. The standard form of edge protection is an extra scaffold arrangement to that required to work on the construction, which extend above the roof edge, to create a form of “fence” around the edge. In this manner scaffolding is secured up above the edge to above waist height, with a crossbar to act as a safety rail for those working on the roof.
The edge protection is essential for safety, but installation is difficult as the edge protection must be secure to be functional, but this securing must be achieved without damage to the building. The present manner in which the edge rail is usually achieved is an extra row of scaffolding attached at the upper limit, to form the safety rail. The difficulty with this, and all scaffolding, is to prevent the scaffold from contacting and potentially damaging the external surface of the building or most likely the fascia boards surrounding the roof edge. The present arrangement of extending the scaffold to provide edge protection does not address the risks to damage to the building through the installation, use and removal of the edge protection scaffold.
To address the risks of simply extending the scaffold to be build a fence around the roof edge, attempts have been made to develop a means to provide the needed roof edge protection, without the need to scaffold the whole house, as it may be that there is no need to work around the construction only on the roof. Further, to provide the necessary roof edge protection as a standalone system that enables the roof to be worked on safely, with a suitable roof edge protection in place. As part of the existing attempts to the solve the problem use of an edge specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 protection bracket is used, with attached through bolts, screws or the like to the beam under the roof, which extends out parallel with the roof beam and then the roof edge post extend up from the bracket at 90 degrees to the attached beam. These systems may enable installation of a roof edge protection without the full scaffold from the ground or around the property, however, they can lead to damage to the building. It is clearly highly undesirable for there to be any damage to a property while work is being carried out, such as to maintain a roof, or for installation of solar panels. The customer will not be happy and hence will be unlikely to recommend the company providing the work to others if there is damage, even if in all other ways the work is exemplary. It should be that the safety rail can be installed securely to ensure the safety of the workers above and below, and in doing so there be no damage to the property.
However, until the present invention the damage free installation of a secure and function roof edge protection was simply not possible. An array of bolts, and secure fixings must be used to secure the apparatus to the beam, or the edge protection will not be secured in place. The bolts, or other fixings will need to be secured through the beam or deeply into the solid structure to achieve the secure fixing. There may need to be deep and large holes drilled into the beam and metal fixtures attached around the beam. All of these fixings, bolts, clamps, screws and metal fixtures around the beam will necessarily cause some damage. The holes, even if small may lead to cracking of paint or other surfaces applied to the beam, and are likely to lead to contact damage and wear. Clamps can rust and stain the beam external surface as well as rubbing the surface leading to damage. It is also clearly undesirable to interrupt in any way the integrity of a property as this may lead to ingress of water, air and potentially rot or deterioration, far more rapidly than if the beam had been left whole.
The damage may be exacerbated, if the roof edge protection is installed for a prolonged period of time, and then removed, leaving marks and damage. It would be highly desirable for there to be a better way to install a roof edge protection system quickly to provide the necessary safety to those persons working on the specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 roof, without the need for bolts or clamps which minimised potential damage to the existing structure during installation, use and removal.
The inventor has developed a very clever new improved roof edge protection bracket, part of his already proprietary roof edge protection system, that makes a significant improvement over the prior art. The bracket as defined below enables a fixing free installation to the beam or fascia mounting point, which securely wraps the beam but does not cause damage, and is integrated with the edge protection installation and secure scaffold. The improved system can be installed quickly, safely and without damage to the building, a great development over the prior art. Use of the subject invention enables roof work or similar to be carried out safely through the installation of the edge protection system, but also with an easier and quicker set-up, and minimised impact to the look and integrity of the building.
The following describes a non-limiting example of the invention being used with reference to installation on a single storey, domestic property as a very useful example for the subject invention. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to domestic use, and may be used industrially or commercially or in any suitable scaffold arrangement, as would be understood by the person skilled in the art. Further it is intended that the invention be usable for one, two or a plurality of storeys to a constructions. Therefore, it is not intended to limit the construction type or height for use with the invention, other than as defined in the claims.
For clarity, any prior art referred to herein, does not constitute an admission that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge, in Australia or elsewhere.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved roof edge protection bracket that at least ameliorates one or more of the aforementioned problems of the prior art. It is a further and separate object of the present invention to provide an improved roof edge protection bracket system that at least ameliorates one or more of the aforementioned problems of the prior art. It is a further and separate object of the present invention to provide a method of use of improved roof edge specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 protection bracket system that at least ameliorates one or more of the aforementioned problems of the prior art.
Accordingly, the present invention provides an improved roof edge protection bracket for a building, the improved roof edge protection bracket including:
a bracket body securely and removably supportable on another structure;
a first connection part of the bracket body for removably connecting to part of the building substantially preventing movement of the edge protection system in the substantially horizontal plane, away from the building; and a second connection part of the bracket body for removable connection to an edge protection structure which extends from the bracket body towards the edge to be protected, wherein use of the improved edge protection bracket enables ready installation and removal with substantially minimised damage to the area to which the bracket is connected.
Preferably, the roof edge protection is roof edge protection suitable to safely work on a roof and substantially prevent loss of property or person over the edge. Most preferably, the roof edge protection is adapted so as not to interfere with the edge of the roof. Preferably, the roof edge protection substantially surrounds but does not interfere with the edge of the roof. Preferably, the roof edge protection is adapted to enable the entire roof area to be worked unencumbered by the roof edge protection. One or more posts may be used for the roof edge protection structure. Preferably, a plurality of posts or poles are used arranged around the roof edge. Preferably, one or more cross bars are also included to provide the roof edge protection. Preferably, one or more further brackets are used where necessary to alter the angle or position if the installed roof edge protection so that the roof edge protection does not interfere with the roof edge. Most preferably, the one or more additional bracket assists to provide a roof edge protection structure that does not interfere with the roof edge and allows the entire roof area to be available to work. Most preferably, a plurality of poles and cross bars are used with one or more bracket to create the useful roof edge protection structure.
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Preferably, the bracket is made of a strong steel material. The bracket may be made of any suitable material. The bracket may include a suitable coating. The coating may be water resistant. The bracket body may take any suitable size or shape suitable for use. One or more brace or supporting structure may be included between the parts.
Preferably, the another structure to which the bracket body is securely and removably supported is a post and jack support base. Preferably, the other structure is a post and jack support base adjustable in height. Preferably, the another structure is adjustable in height up and down to facilitate the installation of the bracket. The other structure may be any other suitable fixed arrangement. Most preferably, an independent pole and base is used, separate from any other structure or scaffold used about the building for the another structure to which the bracket body is securely and removably supported. Preferably, the bracket is threaded over a pole through use of a conduit. Preferably, the bracket can be tightened through use of fixings to the pole to hold in place. Any suitable fixings may be used. Bolts may be used.
The first connection part may take any suitable form. Preferably, the first connection part fits to part of the building with a push fit. Preferably, the first connection part fits to part of the building aligned and pushed up from below, which once in place resists removal. Preferably, the first connection part fits to part of the building aligned and pushed up from below, which once in place resists removal, and movement substantially in the horizontal plane.
Most preferably, the first connection part enables firm connection to the building to hold in place without the need for additional fixings. Preferably, no fixings are used to attach to or contact the building.
Preferably, a protective item is used between the first connection part and the part of the building. The protective item may include a rubber pad. The protective item may be a pad, layer or part that separates direct contact between the first connection part and the part of the building.
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Preferably, the part of the building is located close to the eaves. Preferably, the part of the building is a metal fascia or similar board. Preferably, the first connection part connects around a substantially rectangular board. Preferably, the board has a substantially rectangular edge. The part of the building may be any suitable mounting point. The part of the building may be any fascia or similar mounting point. Any panel or board of suitable structural strength may be suitable for connection of the first part.
Preferably, the first connection part includes a part that can fit below and around the part of the building. Preferably, the configuration of the first connection part is such as to substantially cup or surround the part of the building. Preferably, the connection part includes a front and rear edge. Preferably, the front edge is lower than the rear edge to enable to substantially cup or surround the part of the building. Preferably, the front edge is substantially 20 millimetres height. Any suitable dimensions or relative dimensions may be used instead. Preferably, the rear edge is substantially 28 millimetres in height. Preferably, the first connection part can be aligned below and then pushed up to surround and hold the part of the building firmly in place. Preferably, the positioning is aligned in the horizontal and vertical planes. Preferably, these are two separate steps. Preferably, the horizontal alignment occurs first.
Preferably, once the first connection part is connected in place movement is resisted in the horizontal plane. Preferably, the movement is resisted in substantially all directions. Most preferably, the connection of the first connection point substantially prevents movement away from the building. Preferably, the first connection part substantially surrounds the part of the building to substantially prevent movement in both direction towards or away from the building.
A protective item may be included at any suitable position to protect against wear or marking. Preferably, a protective item is used between the first connection part and the building part to substantially prevent damage or marking. The protective item may be made of any soft material including rubber, or composite. The specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 protective item may be a rubber pad. The protective item may be a pad or piece of any suitable material including rubber, plastics or composite materials.
The second connection part may take any suitable form. Preferably, the second connection part is angled to assist to provide a suitable angle of connected roof edge protection. Preferably, the second connection part is angled at substantially 25 degrees from the vertical. Angles of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 degrees from the vertical may all be suitable angles for some uses. Preferably, either the end of the edge protection structure and or the second connection part assist to bring the roof edge protection structure closer to surround the roof, without interfering with the roof, leaving the roof free to use.
Preferably, the connections of the first connection parts are readily installable and removeable. Preferably, the connections of the second connection parts are readily installable and removeable. Preferably, the connections of the first and second connection parts are all readily installable and removeable. Preferably, damage to the building is substantially avoided through use of the invention.
Accordingly, the present invention also provides an improved roof edge protection system including a bracket for a building, the improved roof edge protection bracket including:
a bracket body securely and removably supportable on another structure;
a first connection part of the bracket body for removably connecting to part of the building substantially preventing movement of the edge protection system in the substantially horizontal plane, away from the building; and a second connection part of the bracket body for removable connection to an edge protection structure which extends from the bracket body towards the edge to be protected, the edge protection structure includes a post with an angled end whereby the edge protection is installed close to the roof edge but without interfering with the roof edge, wherein use of the improved edge protection bracket enables ready installation and removal with substantially minimised damage to the area to which the brackets specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 are connected and for substantially the roof edge to be protected without interference with use of the roof area.
Accordingly, the invention also provides a method of use of an improved roof edge protection bracket for a building including a body, a first connection part for removable connection to part of the building and a second connection part for removable connection to a roof edge protection structure, the method including the following steps:
a) connecting the bracket on the another structure including a pole and adjustment base, to be secured;
b) aligning first connection part of the bracket under a fascia or similar structure of the building;
c) adjusting and fixing the bracket to the aligned position of b) by adjusting the connection of a);
d) adjusting the height of the bracket relative to the fascia through use of adjusting the base until the bracket is tightly positioned about the fascia; and
e) installing the roof edge protection at the second connection point suitable to protect the roof edge.
Preferably, the roof edge structure is held at an angle to the vertical to enable it to be positioned close to the roof edge and be supported from a structure positioned suitably away from the edge. Preferably, the second connection includes an angle suitable to bring the roof edge structure close to the roof edge. The roof edge protection structure may itself include an angle. The angle may be substantially 25, 30, 35, degrees to the vertical. The roof edge protection structure may include a plurality of repeated arrangements as described to surround a roof edge. Preferably, a plurality of roof edge protection structures are used with cross pieces to create a suitable roof edge protection barrier around the roof edge which does not interfere with use of the roof area. One or more angled roof brackets may be used with the roof protection system so as to facilitate the roof edge protection not interfering with the use of the roof area.
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The other structure may be similar to a scaffolding post and base. The improved bracket of the method may be the improved bracket of the invention in any of its forms and variants. The improved edge protection system and bracket of the method may be the improved edge protection and system and bracket of the invention in any of its forms or variants.
The invention will now be described in connection with a non-limiting preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a side view of a roof edge protection bracket for installing roof edge protection to a building according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, with only the bracket shown for ease of illustration;
Figure 2 is an end view of the roof edge protection bracket of Figure 1 illustrating how the bracket holds the metal fascia (refer Figure 4) of the building as installed;
Figure 3 is the side view of the bracket of Figure 1, with the edge protection system in place; and
Figure 4 is a detailed view of the part of the bracket that holds the metal fascia of the building (shown in dotted lines) with the remainder of the bracket omitted for ease of illustration.
Referring to Figures 1 to 4, a preferred embodiment of the invention will be described, where roof edge protection bracket 1 is illustrated with body 10 referring to the main body of bracket 10. Body 10 includes horizontal part 12 and vertical part 13 (orientation as used in standard installation). It is to each of the these parts horizontal part 12 and vertical part 13 that other parts of the roof edge protection system are installed as can be seen in particular in Figure 3. Brace 14 is shown as a 15 millimetre rod and provides a strong bracing action between horizontal part 12 and vertical part 13 of body 10, so as to be structurally sound to support other parts of the roof edge protection support system, for safety. As illustrated part 12 is 240 millimetres long and 50 millimetres high, and part 13 is 50 millimetres wide, specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 and 300 millimetres long as suitable for standard application. Variation may be made to the dimensions throughout as desired.
As illustrated all of bracket 1 is made of strong steel with a painted coating to resist water damage and potential rust. Other coatings, including zinc, may be used instead. The nature of the inventive bracket described here enables an aesthetically pleasing product to be produced, with either a metal or painted finish as desired by the purchaser. It is possible that other materials may be used for the bracket such as engineered materials or composites include wood or plastics. Steel or other metals is preferred for the strength and resistance to flex.
Roof edge protection support 16 is illustrated as a hollow square based tube suitable to receive a corresponding square based tube (omitted from Figure 2) therein as described below. Round or square based metal tubes can be used as suitable and round tubes fitted into square receiving portions in other forms of the invention. The angle to the vertical is approximately 25 degrees. Support 16 is 160 millimetres long and 50 millimetres wide suitable to receive the edge protection parts therein.
Moisture or water action is to be avoided, as water can lead to corrosion and staining, all undesirable if this travels to cause damage or staining to the building. Drainage hole 17 (one labelled on Figure 1 only) is shown as a triangular cut out of roof edge protection support 16 as is convenient for manufacture and so as not to interfere with the structural integrity of roof edge support 16. Drainage holes 17 may be any suitable shape and there may be one or more arranged at a suitable point where moisture can drain from the apparatus as would be understood. As shown there are drainage holes 17 on either side of roof edge protection support to enable moisture to drain away from either side, and not build up within the apparatus.
Bolts 18 and 20 are of a standard form, of strong steel to be tightened or loosened to enable pole 21 to be passed through to post support 22 of vertical part 13. Bolts and 20 could be any suitable fixing to act on the poste or pole to hold in place.
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The fixings do not impact on the building and so are suitable to use as an easy means to install and then readily remove the roof edge protection system. The post is described further below and could be part of an existing scaffold, however, in the inventor’s roof edge protection system the apparatus may stand alone or be used with other structures providing a multi-faceted and extremely useful invention and contribution to the art.
Other supports in bracket 1 include fascia support 24, the point of connection to the building under the eaves convenient so that the roof edge protection can extend up to above the roof edge to where it is needed. Although convenient to attach to the fascia board, the invention could be used to connect to any suitable similar board. The board is usually of metal but may be made of alternative materials. Fascia support 24 enables edge protection to be installed without any fixings attached to the building itself, a significant advance over the art. Further, without the use of fixings use of bracket 1 reduces or removes the risk of damage to the metal fascia or other part of the building to which the bracket is connected. In this way, the roof edge protection system can be installed easily and quickly and similarly removed easily and quickly with minimal impact on the building. The result is that after the roof work has been completed safely, the roof edge protection can be removed and the rest of the build returned to as before the work took place, a key advantage.
Fascia support 24 is hollow as can be seen in Figure 1 and 2 with a front edge 26 and a higher rear edge 28, being of a height of 20 and 28 millimetres respectively. The inventor has carefully worked on developing this specific feature, to enable fascia support 24 to be readily fitted under the fascia in an easy movement from below and then once in place is secure. Front edge 26 is lower which eases fascia support 24 around the fascia while rear edge 28 extends up further to provide strong resistance to movement away from the building in the horizontal plane. The asymmetrical U-shaped profile fascia support 24 with front and rear edges 26 and 28 respectively, provides a vastly improved resistance to unwanted movement away from the building as it hooks around strongly and supports from underneath specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 and from behind. As illustrated the rectangular and asymmetrical U-shaped profile (refer Figure 1) is useful to surround and connect to a length of fascia as required. Only a short length of support is required, but for other uses and arrangement a longer stretch of fascia can be hooked around and supported, depending on the particular use.
Ends of support 24 are open as shown as necessary to fit around the fascia and this also acts to enable any moisture build up to escape. Drainage holes could also be included at any suitable part of the bracket 1, as deemed desirable.
The eaves and fascia use on domestic buildings is generally a standard width and bracket 1 and fascia support 24 is adapted to be suitable to hook around and support this standard size of board. It is envisaged that where there are different dimensions of board, or other parts to which support 24 is to connect, these dimensions may be adapted accordingly.
An insert of a rubber pad is used between support 24 and the metal fascia of the building to provide further action against damage. Other soft and protective materials may be used instead such as plastics or composite materials of suitable strength to be used in a construction context.
Referring to Figure 3 in particular, other parts of the roof edge protection system include base 30, of a standard form into which pole 21 is secured and tightened with appropriate fixings in the usual manner. Base 30 supports from the ground up to support the roof edge protection support above. Base 30 includes a suitable flat base to provide the necessary stable support for the rest of the arrangement. End of pole 21 simply slips within the hollow body of base 30 so that it is held therein and firmly and securely, again as is known in the art. However, for use with a roof edge protection system this structure can stand alone or as an addition to an existing scaffold system.
Roof edge protection post 32 can be seen in particular in Figure 3, to fit into roof edge protection support 16. Bolts 34 (only one of which is labelled) on roof edge protection support post are used to secure additional lengths and or the cross specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 pieces to create a barrier in the usual fashion. Any suitable form of roof edge protection may be supported through use of the bracket. However, the disclosed roof edge protection system is of particular benefit. End 36 of roof edge protection post 32 includes an angle such that it fits securely into support 16 and is held, resistant to movement in the horizontal plane in any direction. In fact the system allows for a strong support until end 36 is lifted generally vertically up and out to disassemble the system. Roof edge protection will extend up from the base as necessary to a suitable height above the roof edge and the parts secured in place including bracing cross parts as required. The inventor’s edge protection system cleverly provides protection without an interference with the roof edge, leaving the entire roof area free to work. The extension up and around the edge to provide roof edge protection is one of the advantages, as the post 32 is angled in from the outer structural support post 21 to be at just the right position, rather than straight up or being attached to a standard scaffold. The angle can be varied somewhat to suit the application but as shown is 30 degrees from the vertical. This angle is particular useful to support in the vertical plane, resist movement in the horizontal plane and to be perfectly positioned to act as an exemplary roof edge protection.
In use there may be a domestic property and work to be conducted on the roof and so a need to install a roof edge protection system. With use of the inventor’s system and the subject inventive bracket the edge protection can quickly and easily be installed as follows. Pole 21 and support jack/base 30 are brought together to form, and positioned on a strong stable surface to provide the strong base extending from the ground up toward the roof. At the upper end of pole 21 bracket 1 can through use of vertical part 13 of body 10 be slid over pole 21 so the two are associated. At the same time support 24 can be slid up and under the metal fascia to support under the fascia. Bolts 18 and 20 are tightened to tighten bracket 1 in the position supporting under the fascia 38 (refer Figure 4) to be supported to pole 21 and so from the ground up. A strong right angle brace has been created, together with the bracing of brace 14 supporting body 10 structurally. At this point the cup of support 24 is in the correct position under the metal fascia but is not specPA2062119
2019100763 15 Jul 2019 tight in place. Base jack 30 can then be adjusted up in the usual manner and tightly screwed in place whereby the cup is pushed up and around the metal fascia. Support 24 can have a rubber pad put between the support and metal fascia between tightening to prevent rubbing or potential damage. In either case there is no need for additional fixings, no clamps, bolts or screws and the metal fascia is strongly cupped within support 24 unable to move forward or back as it is cupped from below. It is not necessary to make any damaging holes or use any fixings that may damage the property which is extremely advantageous.
It will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that changes may be made to the embodiment disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in its various aspects.
The bracket will be manufactured industrially and supplied to retailers or wholesalers to the end user.
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1 Bracket
10 Body
12 Horizontal part of body
13 Vertical part of body
14 Brace
16 Roof Edge protection support
17 Drain hole
18 Bolt to tighten on post
20 Bolt to tighten on post
21 Pole
22 Post support
24 Fascia support
26 Front edge of 24
28 Rear edge of 24
30 Base support for post
32 Roof edge protection post
34 Bolts
36 End of 32
38 Metal fascia of building (shown in dotted lines)
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  1. The claims defining the invention are as follows:
    1. An improved roof edge protection bracket for a building, the improved roof edge protection bracket including:
    a bracket body securely and removably supportable on another structure;
    a first connection part of the bracket body for removably connecting to part of the building substantially preventing movement of the edge protection system in the substantially horizontal plane, away from the building; and a second connection part of the bracket body for removable connection to an edge protection structure which extends from the bracket body towards the edge to be protected, wherein use of the improved edge protection bracket enables ready installation and removal with substantially minimised damage to the area to which the brackets are connected.
  2. 2. The improved roof edge protective bracket of claim 1, wherein the part of the building is located close to the eaves and is a metal fascia or similar fascia like mounting point.
  3. 3. The improved roof edge protective bracket of any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the connection part includes a front and rear edge and the front edge is lower than the rear edge to enable to substantially cup or surround the part of the building.
  4. 4. The improved roof edge protective bracket of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a protective item is included between the first connection part and the part of the building to further act against potential marking or damage to the building through use of the roof edge protection.
  5. 5. A method of use of an improved roof edge protection bracket for a building including a body, a first connection part for removable connection to part of the specPA2062119
    2019100763 15 Jul 2019 building and a second connection part for removable connection to a roof edge protection structure, the method including the following steps:
    a) connecting the bracket on the another structure including a pole and adjustment base, to be secured;
    b) aligning first connection part of the bracket under a fascia or similar mounting point structure of the building;
    c) adjusting and fixing the bracket to the aligned position of b) by adjusting the connection of a);
    d) adjusting the height of the bracket relative to the fascia through use of adjusting the base until the bracket is tightly positioned about the fascia or similar mounting point; and installing the roof edge protection at the second connection point suitable to protect the roof edge.
    Dated this 15th day of July 2019
    TAJ Australia Pty Ltd
    By their Patent Attorney
    TJIP Patents, Trade Marks & Designs
    Suite 4, 45’49 Bundock Street
    Belgian Gardens, Townsville
    Queensland 4810 specPA2062119
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