XPress Guardrail Series (RoofGuard)
RoofGuard X-Press is a unique, easy-to-install rooftop guardrail system. This rooftop fall protection system is designed with pre-fabricated rail sections that can be installed and dismantled quickly for temporary applications without sacrificing quality, durability, and most importantly, safety.
This one-of-a-kind rooftop guardrail system allows you to create your own rooftop guardrail solution, allowing you to choose how much linear coverage you want to cover, from 8 feet to more than 100 feet and longer.
RoofGuard X-Press comes in two distinct rail lengths; the 8-foot rail length is powder coated in high-visibility safety yellow, and the 6-foot rail sections are powder coated in grey. The 8-foot lengths are designed to go on the roof’s leading edge, and the 6-foot guardrail sections are for the returns. The yellow guardrail also serves as a warning sign for workers who get too close to the roof edge, allowing them to always be aware of potential danger.
Just like with all of our RoofGuard products, RoofGuard X-Press uses a counterweight system, which involves no cutting into the existing rooftop surface. The railing thus has no direct or permanent attachment to your roof, meaning no holes and no leaks!
RoofGuard X-Press has been designed to meet or exceed all major North American safety standards/regulations including Ontario MOL requirements, ANSI, OSHA, Canadian OHS & WorkSafeBC.
Death of worker results in $100,000 fine for Ontario Company
A company pleaded guilty to failing to ensure workplace safety standards were met, as outlined in the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Companies are required to protect their workers with a guardrail system or another fall prevention method.
The Ontario man succumbed to his injuries and passed away less than two weeks later.
Do the right thing; protect your employees/company with a passive fall protection system.
Reasons Why You Need RoofGuard X-Press
RoofGuard X-Press Ordering Tips

- Yellow pre-assembled guardrail
- Grey pre-assembled guardrail
- Rubber pads
- Fasteners: stainless steel

- Provides site-specific coverage
- Quick and easy installation
- Modular design for fast, easy assembly
- Custom sizes are available for non-standard skylights
- Meets or exceeds all North American and EU safety regulations
- Available in both kit and custom configurations
- Galvanized finish is corrosion resistant aluminum
- Requires NO penetration of the roof membrane, therefore no risk of leaks
- Counter weighted system utilizing cast steel baseplates to provide enough weight on the “returns” to meet all requirements of lateral force loading
- “Passive” fall protection system
- Provides site-specific coverage (i.e. single HVAC unit) or provides full or partial perimeter coverage on a rooftop
- Durable steel construction
- 1.9″ OD handrail pipe
- Minimal tools required for assembly
- Custom colours available to match existing structure
- Extra heights available for moderately elevated work near an edge.
- Self-weighted bases are portable and allow simple, non-penetrating installation to the rooftop.
- Fixed base sockets are also available for bolt-on applications
- Rail Lengths are 6′ and 8′

- Commercial and residential
- Manufacturing
- Municipal and educational
- Industrial
- Membrane roof
- Ballast roof
- Metal roof
- Flat or low slope roofs

This system is designed to meet or exceed all major governing bodies fall protection requirements Including:
- Canada Labour Code: OH&S – Part 1.S2.5 (1)
- Canada Labour Code: OH&S – Part 12 S 12.07 (1)(2)(a)
- Canada Labour Code: OH&S – Part 12 S 12.07 (1)(2)(b)
- Canada Labour Code: OH&S – Part 12 S 12.07 (1)(2)(c)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the safety regulations?
- A worker shall be adequately protected by a guardrail system. Requirements for guardrails are found in the regulation for construction projects (s.26.1) . The regulation for industrial establishment (ss. 13 and 14) contains provisions for permanent guardrails. The regulation for construction projects provides that if it is not reasonably possible to install guardrails, a worker must be adequately protected by at least one of the following methods of fall protection:
- Safety net
- Travel Restraint system
- Fall Arrest System
- Fall Restricting System
What are the advantages of guardrail?
- More versatile than fixed-length steel rail systems.
- Stackable base plates.
- User friendly and ergonomic.
- Lower labor costs
- Everything on one skid (materials, tools, layout design) – low shipping costs.
- Price! More attractive pricing for distributor partners – higher selling margins.
- Aluminum rail systems “blend in” with the building and mechanical equipment.
What is the difference between active vs passive fall protection?
- Passive fall protection is the type of protection that does NOT require any action by people. Examples include: Guardrails, Safety Nets, etc.
- Active fall protection is the type of protection that requires training and direct connection to an engineered fall protection system or anchor point. Examples include: Body Harnesses and Lanyards, Anchor Points, etc.
- General rule: Try and develop protection that does not require active fall protection. “Engineer out the hazard”
Is this something I could install on my own?
- Yes, all of our systems include a user manual, custom drawing, and detailed installation instructions. If needed, we do offer installation as well.
What does a typical layout include?
- Arguably the easiest rooftop system on the market to install, all kits come with everything required to assemble this elegantly simple system.
- Typically consists of 9 ft rail sections and 6 ft returns (tie-backs).
- Returns have a minimum of 3 base plates on the end post to provide the necessary counterweight to allow the system to meet lateral force ratings.
- Returns are positioned at a MAXIMUM of 27 ft intervals (3 sections of 9 ft rails).
Questions to consider
- Are my rooftop openings properly guarded to comply with current working at heights laws?
- Am I, or any of my staff working within 6’ of the roof edge and require fall protection?
- Do I need access to multiple rooftop elevations?
- Are there trip hazards on my rooftop?
- Is there frequently accessed equipment on my roof that may pose a risk?
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Why our Fall Prevention Systems are Right for You
All of the RoofGuard products are a cost-effective fall prevention solution.
All of our rooftop guardrail systems are designed in order to meet or exceed all North American Safety Standards.
With the addition of one of our rooftop fall prevention devices, you will be able to reduce PPE and training requirements of your staff and contractors.
All of our rooftop guardrail systems are safe and reliable fall prevention solutions.
Designed in order to be easily installed, many of our rooftop fall prevention systems can be installed with a single tool.
These fall prevention devices will help protect your employees from injury or death.
With the addition of a rooftop guardrail system, you will be able to reduce the potential for costly fines.
Every single one of the individual components used within these rooftop guardrail systems weighs under 40lbs.
The Hierarchy of Fall Protection Solutions
Elimination of Hazards
- Whenever possible, remove the fall hazard itself.
- If there is no fall hazard, there’s no fall.
Passive Systems
- Do not require the use of Personal Protective Equipment or active participation from the worker.
- Include Guardrails or Netting Systems.
- A preferred choice for its ease of use without the need for additional training and PPE.
Fall Restraint
- Uses personal fall arrest equipment (harness, lanyard, a. anchor point) to stop the user from reaching the edge.
- This type of ttying-offi p the user from falling in the first place.
Fall Arrest
- When all other solutions are infeasible.
- Fall arrest uses the same equipment as fall restraint but the fall protection equipment engages after the fall happens.
- When it engages, the equipment slows the workers descent, bringing them to a safe stop.
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