Safe Way To Get On A Steep Roof

To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.

Safe way to get on a steep roof.

The angle of ladder should be 4 in 1 that is for every 4m you go up you come out 1m from gutter line. It adds a degree of safety to the roof job and the time saved framing the soffits and fascia as well as starting the sheeting and shingles offsets the cost of the scaffold set up. The few dollars you ll save by doing it yourself aren t worth the risk of. Pick a clear calm cool time of day to work on roofs.

Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across doorways. The slope of the roof is known at the pitch. Roof harness some roofs are so high and so steep that even working from scaffolding can be dangerous. How to work on a steep roof step 1.

Wind also poses a danger and excessive. Determine your roof s pitch see this. If you can t get up on a roof saf. You can still fall when.

If you re getting off ladder at top ensure it is extended 1m higher than gutter or roof. Leave steep and or high roof work to the pros. Basically a harness attaches you to the roof to prevent falling if you lose your footing. Invest in the right gear.

When we frame steep roofs that are high off the ground we set up scaffold around the bottom of the roof. That is instead of stepping straight out in front of you place your feet one at a time sideways as you step up. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof. Wet roofs are slippery.

Use a roof safety harness to walk safely on a roof if it s in poor condition or if it s very steep. That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear.