How To Climb On A Steep Roof

First let me give you a little background.

How to climb on a steep roof.

For the first few years as an adjuster i rarely used any fall protections. If you dont already have experience learn the important knots and climbing procedures. Invest in the right gear. Rock climbing is very similar to roofing on rope.

That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear. Most homeowners already have some of the equipment necessary for climbing onto a steep roof. I have been a property adjuster for 7 yrs and have been doing steep and high roof inspections from day 1. Walking on any type of rooftops metal or asphalt steep or flat is a dangerous thing to do.

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

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

A wooden or aluminum extension ladder can do the trick to get you high enough to take your first steps onto the roof. The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof. If you re a homeowner please don t climb on any roofs even if you think you can totally handle it. Tips for working on steep metal roofs.

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. You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb. Following adequate safety procedures including those.