How To Climb On A Steep Roof

For the first few years as an adjuster i rarely used any fall protections.

How to climb on a steep roof.

Tips for working on steep metal roofs. Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb. First let me give you a little background. 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. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder. Walking on any type of rooftops metal or asphalt steep or flat is a dangerous thing to do. That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear.

Even with safety equipment your most important. I have been rock climbing for the past 20 yrs also so i am no stranger to the equipment associated with fall protection. Working on any roof is dangerous and slick metal roofs with a steep pitch are particularly perilous. 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.

If you dont already have experience learn the important knots and climbing procedures. Following adequate safety procedures including those. Rock climbing is very similar to roofing on rope. Most homeowners already have some of the equipment necessary for climbing onto a steep roof.

How to climb a steep roof. Make sure that your ladder has a 7 to 10 feet overhang at the top of the roof. Secure the ladder to. If you dont know how to use the equipment find out all you can.

I have been a property adjuster for 7 yrs and have been doing steep and high roof inspections from day 1. The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof. Walking on any type of rooftops metal or asphalt steep or flat is a dangerous thing to do.