If you need tools use a rope to hoist them up in a bucket once you are safely on the roof.
How to walk on a steep roof safely.
You can also use a roof harness that can stop you from falling off the roof.
Use a safety harness if you have a steep roof.
Safety harnesses anchor you to your roof so if you slip you won t fall all the way down to the ground.
Throw rope with at.
In order to climb a steep roof safely you will need to hold your body in the proper position.
Extension ladders laid directly on the shingles is usually reasonable but not perfect.
For extension ladders the top extension section should overlap the bottom section.
Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree.
Place the ladder on level ground away from the house s wall about one quarter the distance from the ground to the roof edge.
This is especially helpful on steep or high roofs.
As you advance toward the top of the roof take it one slow step a time.
They are light and won t damage the surface.
If you place on ground up be sure to weight down or stake off bottom.
Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across.
Heavy work boots with rigid soles will bend and damage the roof.
In this roofing video we show how to use a hook ladder to safely work on a ste.
When the roof is already installed and you have to walk on it for different reasons for example to inspect it to replace it or to clean the chimney make sure you wear shoes with rubberized outsoles.
When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope.
To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.
A steeper roof will require you to lean forward more significantly.
The harness attaches to a roof anchor that s secured to a truss or rafter to ensure its stability.
The ladder should lean at about a 75 degree angle.
You should only work 4 feet to the side of the anchor in either direction.
Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move.
Put your legs through the loops on the safety harness and tighten them around your thighs.
Lean your body forward toward the top of the roof to help maintain your balance.
Always use roof safety equipment when working on a roof.
