Ventilation Props

Braskey Steep Pitch Vent Prop

Here is one of our custom-designed vent props. This particular prop is designed to be more than a place to run a saw.
Specs & dimensions 16’ long, 8’ high at the ridge, 10’ wide. 12/12 pitch main roof, 6/12 creates a valley, 8’x8’ & 4’x8’ cut area, vent identification.


This particular prop includes the following features:

  • Skids for portability around the training field
  • Drop-in 2×6 rafters with a 4’x8’ and 8’x8’ cut area.
  • No steel in ridge area, allowing ridge saw work without blade/ chain damage
  • 6/12 valley for walking
  • “Turtle” & ridge vents for identifying
  • Roof ladder(s) can be used on the long side for ladder (& Milwaukee) cuts
  • An aerial bucket can be used to access and attack the prop
  • Attic, vault, & knee wall were added for visual training aides & identification
  • Can accept additional bolt-on roof props including low pitch & flat roof to create an entire ventilation training system

Braskey Walkable Pitch Vent Prop

Specs and Dimensions: About 14′ x 8′ and approximately 350lbs.

The Braskey Walkable Pitch Roof Prop is designed to allow a durable, quick reset, moveable, ventilation prop.  This prop is designed on skids to allow it to be moved around.  The prop accepts 4’x8′ sheets over 2x6x 4′ drop in rafters.  The steel frame is designed to be decked and  covered with shingles around the cut area.  This prop includes chain safety rails.  This prop is designed to fit above a container as well.  This allows for laddering and roof transitions as well as ventilations cuts.  

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