ACRO 12070 Roof Guardrail System - Bracket & Post Kit for Steep-Pitch Roofs (4/12–16/12)

The ACRO 12070 Steep-Pitch Guardrail System includes a bracket and post designed to provide fall protection, slide-guard, and toeboard on eave edges of roofs with slopes ranging from 4/12 to 16/12. Easy to install and remove like a roof bracket, it interleaves with shingles and supports 2×4 cross-rails and a toe board setup. Lab-tested to OSHA 2011 requirements, it facilitates early guardrail installation—even before shingle installation or removal—without damaging roofing materials. With a maximum spacing of 8 ft between units and the ability to safely handle one worker plus 40 lb of materials per span, this American-made system delivers continuous, high-visibility safety via powder-coated construction.

Key Features:
• Provides fall protection, slide-guard, and toeboard with bracket & post in one unit (ACRO 12070)
• Designed to install and remove like standard roof brackets—interleaves with shingles
• Supports roof slopes from 4/12 up to 16/12 for steep-pitch applications
• Spacing up to 8 ft apart allows for efficient setup using 2×4 cross-rails and toe boards
• Meets OSHA 2011 fall protection requirements; powder-coated safety yellow; made in USA

• Part number: 12070 – Steep-Pitch Guardrail System (Bracket & Post)
• Compatible slope range: 4/12 to 16/12 pitch roofs
• Includes: roof bracket with guardrail holder and interchangeable post
• Functionality: Provides toeboard, slide guard, and fall protection in one assembly
• Installation: Interleaves with shingles and installs like roof brackets
• Spacing: Maximum 8 ft apart when used with construction-grade lumber
• Load capacity: One worker plus 40 lb of material per span
• Weight: ~12 lb per unit
• Finish: Powder-coated safety yellow; made in USA
• Tested to meet OSHA 2011 regulations

• Interleave the bracket under the shingles at the roof eave edge at proper spacing (max 8 ft apart).
• Engage the roof slope-appropriate post into the bracket holder.
• Slide 2×4 lumber through the post to form a continuous guardrail system with toe board.
• Secure 2×4 ends by overlapping and fastening them as required.
• Ensure each span supports the intended load (one worker + up to 40 lb of materials).
• Once finished, the system can be shifted or removed without disturbing existing shingles.

Q: What roof slopes is this guardrail system suitable for?
A: It’s designed for roof pitches ranging from 4/12 to 16/12.

Q: Does it damage shingles during installation or removal?
A: No—it interleaves with shingles and installs/removes like standard roof brackets.

Q: How far apart should the units be spaced?
A: Up to 8 ft apart when used with construction-grade lumber to form guardrails and toeboard.

Q: What load does each span support?
A: Each unit supports one worker plus up to 40 lb of material.

Q: Is it compliant with OSHA and where is it made?
A: Yes—it meets OSHA 2011 fall protection regulations and is made in the USA.