What Is Facade Access? A Complete Guide for Building Owners

RoofJockey™ system being used for facade access by window cleaners on high rise building

What Is Facade Access? A Complete Guide for Building Owners. Facade access refers to the systems, methods and equipment used to safely reach and maintain the exterior surfaces of a building. This includes everything from window cleaning and facade panel replacement to routine inspections, glazing repairs and general maintenance. For building owners, asset managers and […]

Rope Guide Rails

Edge protection facade access rope rail system in use by technician

Rope Guide Rails Rope Guide Rails are a facade access solution that are utilised when there are delicate balustrades made from glass or fragile alloys in place on high-rise buildings. Generally these structures cannot take the loads placed upon them by the rope ‘side loading’ that is caused by industrial abseilers, when performing maintenance works […]

Industrial rope access systems and building maintenance

Rope Access Technician using a RoofJockey system for facade access maintenance work.

Building maintenance and industrial rope access systems On high-rise buildings and industrial facilities, industrial rope access systems allow technicians to access the inaccessible, safely and quickly – to conduct work that may include inspections, maintenance, service and repair. Rope access is a work positioning method developed from rock climbing and caving techniques recognised for its […]

RoofJockey™ Not your standard

Custom coloured Roof Jockey™ portable facade access systems

Not your standard jockey Industrial rope access technicians use many methods as they abseil down the side of tall buildings, suspended in mid-air by their harness and ropes. Jockeying into position, these highly skilled operators ride the structure performing tasks that involve precise techniques and manoeuvres, accessing difficult-to-reach locations at heights that take your breath […]