Specifying roof netting begins with the roof structure and the proposed construction sequence. In Australia, the selection needs to account for applicable state or territory workplace safety requirements alongside the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Netting solutions should have documented performance for their intended use, with support spacing and fixing details resolved before roofing work starts.

Roof netting prevents a variety of hazards and minimises the chance of injuries. It’s a containment system designed to prevent loose shingles, tiles, or debris from falling; and also for covering risky areas of a flat roof to make it safer for walking. At ArchiPro, we offer a variety of roof safety netting solutions for both residential and commercial objects.

Roof Netting

Connection points for safety netting need to be coordinated with the roof framing, particularly where openings or changes in roof geometry interrupt the fixing layout. Check how penetrations and perimeter conditions are addressed in the system documentation. Responsibility for installation checks should also be agreed before the roof covering conceals connections that may need inspection.

What documentation should accompany a specified net?

Request the product’s intended use, performance information and installation instructions. Record the fixing layout and any limits on support spacing so the installer has a defined system to follow.

Can bird netting for roofs serve the same purpose?

Bird-exclusion products serve a different purpose and should not be substituted for a system specified for fall protection. Confirm the documented application rather than judging suitability by mesh appearance.

When should the installed system be checked?

Follow the inspection requirements in the manufacturer’s instructions and the site’s safety plan. Arrange a further assessment after damage or alterations to supports or fixings before work resumes in the affected area.