How To Get On A Steep Roof

How to climb a steep roof.

How to get on a steep roof.

Make sure you ve checked the forecast and only attempt roof work especially on steep roofs when the conditions are acceptable. Invest in the right gear. It isn t hard as long as you are careful take your time do it right and be safe. Roofing can be dangerous.

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. Determine your roof s pitch see this. 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.

The slope of the roof is known at the pitch. You can still fall when. 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. Secure the ladder to something sturdy such as any available scaffolding or a tree to prevent it from moving during your ascent.

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