Getting On Roof

Get a better roof than before.

Getting on roof.

Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across doorways. Your roofer will inspect the roof before providing an estimate but you should know what they will be looking for to get a good idea of what to expect in the estimate. Insurance companies usually don t pay to give you something better than what you had before. Layers of shingles that need removal and replacement damage to the decking and water.

Getting off the ladder on to the roof is the easy part. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder. If it is short you cant easily grab the ladder to stabilize it as you go to step on it. If you need to climb on your metal roof for whatever reason you need to know the safety precautions to take.

When you get off the roof take the same approach holding onto the ladder and stepping around it instead of over the top. They can also jump from those tree onto the roof of your house and subsequently gain entrance to the attic. Doing your own work around the house can be rewarding and it can save money. In this short video i describe the method i use to climb onto the top of our airstream.

Roof safety equipment once you re on the roof using safety gear can prevent a serious fall. Exclusion squirrels love to climb fruits trees and bird feeders. Getting back on the ladder from the roof is more difficult. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.

If you re getting off ladder at top ensure it is extended 1m higher than gutter or roof. Nailing roof brackets starting at 18 inches from the eaves with additional sets of brackets every 4 feet lets you create slide guards. However you must know how to properly and safely get the work done especially when it comes to a roof. The angle of ladder should be 4 in 1 that is for every 4m you go up you come out 1m from gutter line.

The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. If you have it say 1 rung above the edge of the roof and try to back down on to it you are at a greater risk of kicking the ladder away. To prevent this you must cut down or trim all trees near your house.