How To Climb A Ladder Onto A Roof

The lumber provides a ledge to grab onto as you climb onto the roof from the ladder.

How to climb a ladder onto a roof.

Nail the 2 by 4 lumber to the roof with framing nails. Jared mellick president of universal roof contracting shares valuable steps to using a ladder safely. Watch this and be sure you are practicing ladder sa. Roofing contractor and american ladder institute.

Pry the wood away when you are back on the ladder and. To climb a ladder safely start by putting the ladder s feet parallel to the wall and on firm level ground. Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder.

Residential roofers will most often use a combination of different ladders to install shingles or complete other roofing tasks. Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb. You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb. 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.