How To Get On A Steep Roof

How to work on a steep roof step 1.

How to get on a steep roof.

It isn t hard as long as you are careful take your time do it right and be safe. A wooden or aluminum extension ladder can do the trick to get you high enough to take your first steps onto the roof. 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. Roofing can be dangerous.

Invest in the right gear. Make sure that your ladder has a 7 to 10 feet overhang at the top of the roof. Determine your roof s pitch see this. Never do roof work when it s raining or windy.

How to climb a steep roof. 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. Most homeowners already have some of the equipment necessary for climbing onto a steep roof. That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear.

Make sure you ve checked the forecast and only attempt roof work especially on steep roofs when the conditions are acceptable.