Every tool Jason Geiman trusts on a Christmas light install, in one place. This is the kit behind the 4 crews and $1M+ a year he built before selling his install company. Buy the right stuff once.
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Roof Safety and Footwear
Stay on the roof and get home every night.
Fila Workshift Work Shoes
Slip-resistant and light enough to wear all day. Jason's pick for everyday roof work.
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Cougar Paws Roofing Boots
For steep roofs. Tested up to a 12/12 pitch. High uppers keep your ankles from rolling.
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Cougar Paws Replacement Pads
Fresh pads bring worn Cougar Paws back to full grip for a lot less than new boots.
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Climbing Safety Helmet
ANSI rated hard hat with a chin strap so it stays on if you slip. Protects you from falls and dropped tools.
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Roofer's Fall Protection Kit
Harness, 50 ft lifeline, and roof anchor in one bucket. Required on roofs over 6 feet.
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RidgePro Roof Anchor
Hooks over the ridge so the first person up is tied off. No nailing.
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Self-Retracting Lifeline
30 ft cable lifeline that locks fast if you slip. Pairs with your harness.
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Pitch Hopper
Step platform that sits on the roof so you can work steep pitches standing up.
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Aluminum, not fiberglass. Lighter to carry, and fiberglass won't save you on a wet day near a live line.
24 ft Aluminum Extension Ladder
The everyday ladder for ranches and single-story homes.
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Little Giant Multi-Position Ladder
Use it instead of a step ladder. Porches, entryways, staircases, and odd angles.
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Werner Quickclick Stabilizer
Holds the ladder off the gutter and keeps it from sliding sideways.
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Trees and High Spots
Light tall trees from the ground instead of the ladder.
30 ft Carbon Fiber Pole
The pole Jason uses now. Carbon fiber, about 3.5 lbs, half the weight of aluminum. Run lights up tall trees from the ground.
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ELF Light Feeder
Feeds the strand over branches from the ground. No ladder in the tree.
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Bendable Light Hook
Bend it to the angle you need and hang lights at the top of tall trees.
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Rechargeable Head Lamp
Hands free light for early starts and checking runs after dark.
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The hand tools that stay on your belt.
Power and Testing
Find problems fast and keep breakers from popping.
GFCI Extension Cord
Built-in GFCI protection at the outlet so a wet connection doesn't take down the house.
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Lights and Supplies from HQ
The parts you install. Contractor pricing on every case.
Pro Light Kit
Bulbs, socket wire, clips, and plugs matched in one box. Start with the 2,000ft pack. The 1,000ft is the step-down.
Shop Pro Kits
One 50-Gallon Garbage Can
Pre-bulbed, pre-clipped strings ride in one can. Shop to truck, truck to ladder.
Pre-build methodShop Habits That Save Hours
- Pre-bulb and pre-clip at the shop. Not on the roof.
- Don't cut strings to length before you get there. You waste wire and lock in the wrong length.
- Label by job number, not name. Job #1, Job #47. It scales as you grow. See the system.
Want the how-to side? See the Contractor Resource Center and the installation safety guide. What tool do you wish you'd bought sooner?
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