How To Get On A Steep Roof

How to climb a steep roof.

How to get on a steep roof.

Secure the ladder to something sturdy such as any available scaffolding or a tree to prevent it from moving during your ascent. How to work on a steep roof step 1. You can still fall when. Never do roof work when it s raining or windy.

Invest in the right gear. Make sure you ve checked the forecast and only attempt roof work especially on steep roofs when the conditions are acceptable. 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. Ladders can be acceptable to get to the bottom side of a roof but you might need other equipment to do more advanced work on a steep roof.

A wooden or aluminum extension ladder can do the trick to get you high enough to take your first steps onto the roof. That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear. Roofing can be dangerous. Determine your roof s pitch see this.

Make sure that your ladder has a 7 to 10 feet overhang at the top of the roof.