Steeplejacks

Information on steeplejacks can be found under this heading in Yellow Pages®. A steeplejack is a person who climbs high rise buildings and particularly the steeples of churches for the purpose of general repairs and maintenance. Typically, the steeplejack climbs these steeples by using a ladder and building scaffolding. Steeplejacks are in constant danger of falling down and injuring themselves. They use specially designed protective gear to protect themselves from injuries. Steeplejacks are called upon to repair or replace masonry (brick, stone or concrete), carry out general carpentry or painting or roof repair, remove and clean and repair windows, as well as sandblasting and other masonry cleaning tasks. Yellow Pages® contains a comprehensive list of steeplejacks across Australia.

A steeplejack is hired for the repairs of industrial chimneys, church spires, bell towers, cooling towers and clock towers. The climbing apparatus of the steeplejacks has improved with time. They now use the highly sophisticated rope fall – arrest system. This system is very similar to the equipment used by rock or mountain climbers.

The first step in the repairing process of any structure is the analysis. In the analysis phase, the steeplejack analyses the structure. The steeplejack then erects the ladder. Then he suspends the chair on which he will sit and carry out the repairs. The chair is nothing but a wooden chair which can be moved upwards and downwards. After the ladder is fixed and the chair is suspended, the steeplejack begins constructing the scaffolding. He fixes the scaffolding with the help of anchors. These anchors are fixed to the exterior wall of the structure on which the steeplejack has to climb. Often, steeplejacks are hired to make masonry repairs, clean roofs as well as for painting, carpentry and carving. In addition, the steeplejacks are also hired to install lightning conductors. Search with Yellow Pages® to find a range of steeplejacks in all states in Australia.