How To Get On My Roof Safely

Above the roof edge so you ll have something to hang on to as you step onto.

How to get on my roof safely.

If possible avoid carrying anything up the ladder. My idea was to position the top of the ladder so that it peaks a small amount 1 2 a foot or something above the roof and then climb over the top of the ladder and on to the roof. High pitched roofs are not easy to walk on. To have a larger area to walk on place planks on top of two roof brackets.

Throw rope with at. Once done use a hose to wash extra debris off the roof to remove extra algae and mold. These materials can cause slick or uncertain surfaces which could lead to you losing your footing. Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across.

Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree. Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and. Wear gloves to safely remove debris from the roof. Here are a few pointers to make it easier and safer.

Roof safety you can work more safely on the roof by taking a few precautions before going up there. Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft. Be careful if working with chemicals to hose down your roof. Is this a good idea.

You need slip resistant roofing shoes and a safe sturdy and flat area to stand on while roofing. Roof brackets are installed on the roofs without making any damage to the roof surface and offers a flat area to step on. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope.