How To Climb On A Steep Roof

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How to climb on a steep roof.

Rock climbing is very similar to roofing on rope. Following adequate safety procedures including those. First let me give you a little background. I have been a property adjuster for 7 yrs and have been doing steep and high roof inspections from day 1.

Working on any roof is dangerous and slick metal roofs with a steep pitch are particularly perilous. If you dont know how to use the equipment find out all you can. That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear. A wooden or aluminum extension ladder can do the trick to get you high enough to take your first steps onto the roof.

Always keep three points of contact on the ladder. Most homeowners already have some of the equipment necessary for climbing onto a steep roof. Make sure that your ladder has a 7 to 10 feet overhang at the top of the roof. I have been rock climbing for the past 20 yrs also so i am no stranger to the equipment associated with fall protection.

Tips for working on steep metal roofs. If you re a homeowner please don t climb on any roofs even if you think you can totally handle it. Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand. You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb.

You need safety equipment whenever you climb on a steep roof but it needs to be more elaborate if you re doing a big job such as re shingling. Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb. Walking on any type of rooftops metal or asphalt steep or flat is a dangerous thing to do. The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof.

Secure the ladder to. Invest in the right gear. How to climb a steep roof.