How To Not Slip On Roof

In this roofing video bob schmidt shows you how to use the foam padding from a sofa cushion to say secure and not fall while doing roof repairs.

How to not slip on roof.

If you dont know how to use the equipment find out all you can. If you dont already have experience learn the important knots and climbing. Guess i d need to get a longer extension ladder to get at the edge of the roof from the side. Ladders that are used on the roof itself can be suspended from the peak using a ladder hook.

Nail a cleat into the fascia on each side of the ladder to keep it from tipping sideways. If the metal roof is already installed check if it s wet or if it has layers of dust dirt oil residue or pollen. Good idea but not sure how i d get it up there. This step will give you a clear view and you ll know how to safely approach the roof.

Re fit your new clay tile or the one that has fallen if it isn t damaged in place on your roof. Extend the ladder far enough so that there are several rungs above the edge of the roof. Mortar or hammer and nails new clay tiles and waterproof sealant. Older homes may have roof tiles held on with mortar.

Once on roof reach further up rope and tie a second loop. Look for weak spots holes or any dangerous hazards. In addition the sheet may be used in multiple layers to achieve certain class a fire resistance ratings. Steady yourself unclip harness from first loop and clip it onto second loop.

The slip sheet can also act as a barrier between chemically incompatible insulation and roof membranes. The flame retardant coating and glass fiber mat provide protection against flame spread and flame penetration through the roof system. By the time i buy all those ladders i could probably pay somebody to do what needs doing and not have to store the things. In my case the roof s pitch was so extreme no local roofers wanted to mess with it.

Don t pull yourself up by rope it is just there to save you if you slip. Ensure that the ladder hook is securely and properly attached to the ladder. Coastrogeek jan 15 15 at 19 14. Continue up roof in this way making sure you re stable before unclipping and re clipping.

Be very careful cause it can look like it is very safe to walk on. First remove any debris from where the missing tiles are on your roof. That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear. You can easily slip and fall if the roof isn t completely dry and clean.

In this roofing video bob schmidt shows you how to use the foam padding from a sofa cushion to say secure and not fall while doing roof repairs. Decades ago a foreman instructed me in my roofing duties by simply stating keep your feet under you and your ass behind you i ve had worse advice since then.