{"product_id":"roof-edge-protection-guardrail-kit","title":"Freestanding Roof Edge Protection Guardrail Kit – Modular Non-Penetrating System","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorking near an unprotected roof edge is one of the most common causes of serious falls on flat roof jobs — re-roofing, skylight fitting, gutter work, solar installs. A freestanding guardrail system protects that edge without a single fixing through the membrane: galvanised steel uprights sit on their own counterweighted bases, connected by lightweight tube rails, so the roof covering underneath stays completely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery post, weight, tube and toe board below is sold as its own real component, priced individually, so you build a kit that matches your actual roof edge rather than paying for a fixed length you don't need. A typical straight run uses one End Support Upright at each end, Main or Intermediate Support Uprights every 2–2.5m along the edge, connecting Galvanised Tube between them, and a Perforated Toeboard where there's a risk of tools or debris being kicked off the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestanding, counterweighted bases — no drilling or penetration of the roof membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular: buy exactly the uprights, tube lengths and accessories your roof edge needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanised steel construction throughout for outdoor durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-height spring-loaded gate available for a safe crossing point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwept bends and folding brackets for corners and roof-edge direction changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanised steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixing method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreestanding, counterweighted (non-penetrating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.3mm lightweight galvanised tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube lengths available\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20kg units, also supplied built into End and Main Support Uprights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToeboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerforated, 2.5m length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning your kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the roof edge to be protected and work out how many uprights and tube lengths you need. Space Main or Intermediate Support Uprights at roughly 2–2.5m centres, with an End Support Upright (supplied with its own counterweights) closing each end of the run. Add a Half Height Spring Loaded Gate wherever operatives need a controlled crossing point, and a Swept Bend where the run turns a corner. This system pairs naturally with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/flat-roof-access-hatch-polycarbonate-roof-entrance-dome-vertical-upstand\"\u003eFlat Roof Access Hatch\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/collections\/roof-access-safety-systems\"\u003eroof access ladder systems\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete safe-access setup, and with any of our flat roof membrane or GRP kits for the main re-roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety responsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e this equipment is designed to help protect operatives working near a roof edge, but correct configuration, spacing, counterweighting and use depends on the specific roof, wind exposure and task. It is the buyer's\/installer's responsibility to plan the system in line with current UK work-at-height regulations and to have the installation checked by a competent person before use — we do not provide a site-specific safety assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to fix this to the roof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the system is designed to be freestanding, held in place by counterweights on the End and Main Support Uprights and separate 20kg counterweight units. No roof penetration is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many counterweights do I need per upright?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis depends on wind exposure, roof height and the specific configuration — always follow the manufacturer's loading guidance for your site rather than a fixed rule of thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this on a pitched roof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis freestanding system is designed for flat and low-pitch roof edges. It is not intended as a fall-arrest system for steep pitched roofwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a Main Support Upright and an Intermediate Support Upright?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Main Support Upright includes a counterweight and is typically used at key load points and gate positions; the Intermediate Support Upright is a lighter-duty post used along a straight run between main posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a toeboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA toeboard is recommended wherever there's a risk of tools, materials or debris being kicked or blown off the roof edge onto people or property below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubber Roof UK","offers":[{"title":"End Support Upright (with 3 Counterweights)","offer_id":46003616481471,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-END-3CW","price":528.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Main Support Upright (with Counterweight)","offer_id":46003616514239,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-MAIN-CW","price":331.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Main Support Upright","offer_id":46003616547007,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-MAIN","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intermediate Support Upright","offer_id":46003616579775,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-INT","price":228.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Counterweight (20kg)","offer_id":46003616612543,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-CW20","price":91.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rivet Support Upright","offer_id":46003616645311,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-RIVET","price":372.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Top Riser Unit","offer_id":46003616678079,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-RISER","price":112.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Top Fixed Support Upright","offer_id":46003616710847,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-TOPFIX","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half Height Spring Loaded Gate","offer_id":46003616743615,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-GATE","price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Folding Bracket","offer_id":46003616776383,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-FOLDBKT","price":115.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double End Termination","offer_id":46003616809151,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-DBLEND","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Swept Bend 90 Degree","offer_id":46003616841919,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-BEND90","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanised Tube 1m","offer_id":46003616874687,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-TUBE1","price":23.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanised Tube 1.5m","offer_id":46003616907455,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-TUBE15","price":34.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanised Tube 2m","offer_id":46003616940223,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-TUBE2","price":46.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanised Tube 2.5m","offer_id":46003616972991,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-TUBE25","price":57.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Perforated Toeboard 2.5m","offer_id":46003617005759,"sku":"RRUK-EDGE-TOEBOARD","price":228.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1804\/9727\/files\/roof-edge-protection-guardrail-flat-roof-perimeter.jpg?v=1786523044","url":"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/roof-edge-protection-guardrail-kit","provider":"Rubber Roof UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}