How To Climb A Roof Safely

While it s not necessarily wise to get up on your roof there may be times when you need to make the climb to fix a slipped or broken tile or clean up tree debris for instance.

How to climb a roof safely.

Even with safety equipment your most important. At least when it comes to safely climbing roof. A steeper roof will require you to lean forward more significantly. From what you wear to how you set up your ladder the little details make the difference in letting you complete your job of your roof safely.

Never stand on the top two bars or rungs of the ladder. Two is always better than one. When you do this make sure both the side rails are flat against an even surface at the top of the ladder and there s no wobbling. Have a friend or family member come help out or stand by the ladder when trying to climb roof.

Lean your body forward toward the top of the roof to help maintain your balance. 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. Rubber soled shoes are also particularly helpful when gripping the surface of the roof. So here s a step by step guide and checklist to make sure it all goes without a hitch.

Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness. Climbing on a roof requires a lot of attention to your surroundings and to basic roof and ladder safety to prevent a fall or serious injury. To climb a ladder safely start by putting the ladder s feet parallel to the wall and on firm level ground. Standing properly on ladder.