Adjustable Steel Roof Bracket, 10 in
The Guardian 2500 is a three-position residential roof bracket that holds a standard 2 in x 10 in plank at 30, 45, or 60 degrees, creating a solid, level working platform on pitched roofs. Heavy-duty 12-gauge steel construction stands up to season after season of staging, and the dual mounting options allow installation and removal without damaging shingles.
This bracket ships as a single unit, stocked in our own warehouse as the same bracket used in our SSRA2 roof jack assemblies, so you can buy exactly the count your staging plan needs. Capacity is one worker per 8 ft of staging plus 40 lbs of material, with brackets nailed through the roof surface into the rafters using 20-penny nails.
Who Needs This Product
Roof brackets are staging equipment for roofing crews: they hold planks that give workers a place to stand, stack shingles, and catch debris on pitched roofs. We stock the 2500 in our own warehouse because it is the bracket in our SSRA2 roof jack assemblies, and we sell it as a single unit so you can buy the exact count your staging run needs. Roof brackets are NOT fall protection; every worker on the roof still needs an anchor, harness, and lifeline.
Features
Three-position adjustment
Set the platform arm to 30, 45, or 60 degrees to keep the plank level across a range of common roof pitches.
Standard 2x10 plank support
The 10 in platform accommodates standard 2 in x 10 in planks for a stable working surface.
Heavy-duty 12-gauge steel
Built for long-term durability and repeated use on demanding jobsites.
Shingle-safe mounting
Dual mounting options allow secure setup and removal without damaging the finished roof surface.
Rafter-nailed security
Teardrop holes and slots position 20-penny nails through the roof surface into the rafter below.
Warehouse stocked, sold as singles
The same bracket used in our SSRA2 roof jack assemblies, stocked locally and sold by the each, so a staging plan never rounds up to a forced pack.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 2500 |
|---|---|
| Product | Guardian 2500 Adjustable Steel Roof Bracket |
| Platform size | 10 in, fits 2 in x 10 in planks |
| Angle positions | 30, 45, or 60 degrees |
| Material | 12-gauge steel |
| Weight | 2.25 lbs |
| Capacity | 1 worker per 8 ft of staging plus 40 lbs |
| Maximum bracket spacing | 8 ft |
| Fasteners | 20-penny nails through the roof surface into the rafter (not included) |
| Dimensions | 19 in L x 3 in W x 2 in H |
| Warranty | Guardian lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship |
Roof brackets are not fall protection. Do not use this product as fall protection. Every nail must penetrate both the roof surface and the rafter below, bracket spacing must not exceed 8 ft, and workers above the staging still require a complete personal fall arrest system per OSHA 1926.501.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.451 staging practice
Roof bracket scaffolds must follow the scaffold requirements for platform construction and support.
OSHA 1926.501 fall protection
Workers on steep roofs require guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems in addition to staging.
Rafter attachment required
All nails must penetrate the roof surface and the structural rafter below, per the instruction sheet.
Capacity rating
One worker per 8 ft of staging plus 40 lbs of material, with maximum 8 ft bracket spacing.
Typical Applications
Mounting Overview
Mounting must follow the Guardian instruction sheet (1600205). The sequence below is an overview only.
- Locate the rafter. Position each bracket so the nails will penetrate both the roof surface and the rafter below.
- Nail the bracket. Use 20-penny nails in all teardrop holes on the left or all slots on the right side of the mounting plate.
- Set the angle. Adjust the platform support arm to 30, 45, or 60 degrees to match the pitch and create a level walk surface.
- Space the run. Set brackets at 8 ft maximum spacing along the staging run.
- Deck the platform. Install 2 in x 10 in planks fully decked and level across the brackets.
- Protect the crew. Confirm every worker above the staging is tied off to a compliant personal fall arrest system.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect brackets and staging before each use. Remove a bracket from service for any of the conditions below.
- Bent, cracked, or deformed bracket steel or platform arm.
- Damaged or elongated nail holes and slots.
- Corrosion that pits or weakens the 12-gauge steel.
- Loose or damaged angle-position hardware.
- Planks that are split, sagging, or not fully decked.
Retirement triggers: any bracket that has been overloaded or shows deformation, or any condition where the inspector cannot positively verify the bracket is fit for service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guardian 2500 Roof Bracket Submittals and Documentation
Guardian 2500 Roof Bracket Instruction Sheet (PDF)Mounting steps, nail requirements, capacity, spacing, and warnings.Compatible and Related Products
- SSRA2 Adjustable Roof Jack Adapters. Our roof jack assembly for standing seam roofs, built around this bracket.
- Guardian 00455 Temper Roof Anchor 5-Pack. Reusable anchors to protect the crew working above the staging.
- Guardian 00510 Ridge-It 18 in Double D-Ring 4-Pack. Permanent ridge anchors for new construction and re-roofs.
Outfitting a Crew with Staging and Fall Protection?
Brackets stage the work; anchors and harnesses protect the crew. Confirm your roof pitch and crew size with us and we will make sure the right equipment ships together, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
Guardian Fall Protection Manufacturer Warranty
Guardian warrants to the purchaser that all products are free from defects in material, workmanship, and design (when the design is Guardian's responsibility). This warranty does not cover conditions resulting from normal wear and tear, neglect, abuse, accident, or otherwise. Guardian's obligations under this warranty apply for the lifetime of the product and are limited to the replacement of the product only.
This warranty is not transferable and does not apply to product that is resold after having been put into service. The warranty is void if the product is changed or altered in any way, or if the product is used in a manner other than for which it is intended. No other person, firm, or entity is authorized to assume or assign for Guardian any other liability in connection with the sale or use of Guardian products. There are no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Source: Guardian Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, Doc. 102 v3.0. Contact Guardian customer service at +1 (800) 466-6385 or through guardianfall.com for warranty claims and product support.
