Union verses Non-union

The hooks wear out on the curve. Stress fracture enhanced by water flow and movement of slate rubbing on hook over the years and they break off. Iv'e seen a bib "thin out" due to water flow but not worn through, it might happen but would surely take much longer...>>>

I use both bib and hook.

They each have their advantage in certain situations.

I have seen a copper bib wear through the center water line and need to be replaced.

I don't see how a copper or stainless hook would need to be replaced unless installed poorly. But I could be wrong.

Similar thoughts about union/non-union workers and employers. Seen both good and bad of both.

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I would'nt hire union if they were the last "workers" on the planet. Complete waste of rations. All I have met, and been forced to work alongside. Overweight, lazy, nepotistic thieves. Chancers. Get rid of them. They came here to our shop about four mths ago looking to recruit and I told them they would be arrested for tresspassing if they ever showed up again. Nothing against you old school. I don't know you. I do know you use a hook instead of a bib, and the only reason I can think of is a hook will need replacing one day where a bib will last for the life of the roof......

Edit: substitute "Workers" for employees.>>>

We are union, and we do roofing and carpentry too. It works for us. I wonder the same thing sometimes!>>>