Emadeddin Muntasser, Roof Safety Markers

Avon, MA Emadeddin Muntasser, an entrepreneur, engineer and owner of a furniture company with multiple locations in Mass., launched his new business, Roof Safety Markers, which offers a series of specific products aimed at eliminating potential injuries resulting from snowfall on flat roofs.

Last winter saw a considerable amount of snowfall on roofs, and, in particular, the effort to clean up the flat roofs on commercial structures is a priority due to the potential of collapse from the weight of the snow. In so doing, excessive snowfall which obstructs the view of such roofing structures as skylights, vents and pipes can lead to accidents, injuries, and in some cases fatalities. It is estimated that annually there are nearly 50 people who fall from these roofs, and 20 fatalities, resulting in costs of $54 million annually.

Roof Safety Markers has developed and brought to market a series of proprietary attachment roof marker products designed to work on all roof configurations and fixtures.

Muntasser said, “This series of roof attachment products will clearly identify where pipes, vents, and other structures are that are obstructed by snow. This is extremely important also in the case of skylights, which, when covered by snow, present a grave safety threat for roof workers.”

The exclusive series of products have been developed to identify gas pipes, vents, solar panels, skylights, roof edges and roof drains; the Roof Safety Markers will cover roofs of any sizes up to 200,000 s/f.  Products are patent pending.

Roof Safety Markers has developed three unique attachment products:

• The Universal Bracket can be attached to flat surfaces with just two screws and to most piping with a worm clamp.  

• The Pipe Clamp has been designed to fit most pipe sizes, providing an easy and secure way to attach Roof Safety Markers to just about any pipe. 

• The L-Style clamp is designed to fit on skylights, vent hoods, and oddly shaped objects with easy application and removal.  The L-clamp provides a quick solution to attach markers to odd or curved surfaces.

The products are marketed via the company’s website, www.roofsafetymarkers.com, and they have additionally reached an arrangement with ABC Supply Company to distribute the product.

Founded by Muntasser in the aftermath of numerous commercial roof collapses during the winter of 2014-2015, Roof Safety Markers offers a series of patent-pending products designed to prevent roof accidents.  Proprietary products have been developed to identify pipes, vents, solar panels and other objects that may be hidden from view on snow-covered commercial roofs.