Steep Pitch Side
The Pitch Hopper® provides a temporary working surface on any pitch up to a 12/12. The steeper pitched side allows for a level surface on a 12/12, but can be used on any pitch all the way down to a 9/12.
Lower Pitch Side
If you flip your Neixus
Hopper® around you will find the lower pitched side, which is designed to give a level surface on a 9/12 pitch. This side can be used on any pitch below a 9/12 as well to provide a temporary working surface.
Easy Grip Handles
Just grab your Neixus Hopper® and go with effortless hand placement. Each Pitch Hopper has matching grab areas on either side.
Moving your lightweight yet highly-durable wedge around the roof is easy. Our roof assistance tool weighs less than 7lb for the 32 Inch, and less than 6lbs for the 24 Inch.
How It Works
Friction Force
Friction force is the force that resists motion between two objects in contact. In the case of The Pitch Hopper, the friction force between the foam material and the asphalt shingles provides the necessary grip to keep the wedge in place.
Soft Foam Bottom
The soft foam bottom on The Pitch Hopper is a key feature that sets it apart from other roofing tools. This foam material provides a secure grip on the asphalt shingles while also protecting the shingles from any damage.
Wedge
The base of The Pitch Hopper is made from a proprietary type of foam that was designed for it's strength and durability. This foam material is lightweight and strong, making it the ideal material for the base of The Pitch Hopper.
The Pitch Hopper Instructions
Do
- Place The Pitch Hopper on the roof with the working surface parallel to the shingle line.
- Keep weight centered while standing or kneeling on The Pitch Hopper.
- Keep both feet on The Pitch Hopper at all times.
- Ensure that proper fall protection and safety equipment are being used at all times.
- Check your Pitch Hopper for any dirt or debris before use.
- Check your Pitch Hopper for any damage before use.
- Dry store your Pitch Hopper.
Don't
- Use The Pitch hopper on wet, icy, or oily surfaces, or any surface with loose debris or any powdery substance on it.
- Use or stage materials on The Pitch Hopper in temperatures above 100°F or below 32 °F.
- Use The Pitch Hopper if bottom foam pad is wet or damaged.
- Load The Pitch Hopper with more than 250 pounds.
- Place The Pitch Hopper above shingle nail line.
- Lean or place weight entirely on edges while using The Pitch Hopper.
- Use The Pitch Hopper without proper fall protection.
- Use The Pitch Hopper on roof tear-off jobs.
