Shoulder dollies are harnesses worn by 2 people so they can carry a heavy object between them.
How to lift a heavy object onto a roof.
Lift heavy objects with a shoulder dolly if you re with a partner.
The ladder model requires a metal ladder on which to operate.
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Always lift a recliner from the sides not by the back or footrest.
The swing beam model mounts directly to the roof of a building and uses a pulley system to lift materials to the roof.
The two most common designs are the ladder hoist and the swing beam hoist.
You may be able to sling a bundle over your shoulder and safely climb and extension ladder onto the roof but soon your shoulder will be protesting and chances are you ll be looking for a new method.
A few different types of roofing hoist exist.
Tie the footrest in place so it doesn t spring open.
Lift the locking levers on both sides you may need to use long nose pliers and slide the back straight up to remove it from the recliner.
If you feel that you re up to the task most hardware stores sell shoulder mounted sling bags designed to distribute the weight of a load of shingles more evenly.