How To Safely Shingle A Steep Roof

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.

How to safely shingle a steep roof.

This is my last video about shingles installations we do about 2 shingle jobs per week this week we started this house on tuesday removal. Pros working on steep roofs have a variety of safety devices they routinely use and some this equipment can be purchased or rented by homeowners. Step 7 attaching the shingles. This is for someone who knows their abilities.

Getting up to the roof safely is the first step if you don t own one already buy 200 or rent about 30 per day a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 ft. Always work safely slowly and securely make sure you re in full control at all times. Continue up roof in this way making sure you re stable before unclipping and re clipping. Never do roof work when it s raining or windy.

Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. Roofing on rope is more so. Continue marking the roof with the chalk line every six inches after that. Above the roof edge.

Use the chalk lining to mark a line twelve inches from the the bottom of the roof. Don t pull yourself up by rope it is just there to save you if you slip. Generally shingle dimensions are 1x3 feet. Install the first shingle with the tabs pointing toward the roof top.

This device keeps you firmly anchored on steep and high roofs allows you to get more done without additional help. A roof is no place to be when it s wet or it may rain. Hire a professional to do the job if the roof is steep over 35 degrees. Aluminum is the lightest but fiberglass ladders provide better protection against electrocution in case the ladder accidentally touches a power line or live wire.

Attaching this safety equipment to a roof usually involves prying up the edge of shingles and nailing to the roof deck to secure the safety gear. The biggest concern for any adjuster is roof safety. Don t rush your roof job. I recommend the hipplock to anyone that gets on 2 story and steep roofs.

Make sure you ve checked the forecast and only attempt roof work especially on steep roofs when the conditions are acceptable. Leave the ladder assist behind and make more money more efficiently and safer.