How To Climb A Roof With A Ladder

This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.

How to climb a roof with a ladder.

Roofing contractor and american ladder institute. One of the easiest ways to injure yourself around the home is by using a ladder improperly. This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder. You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb.

You should always climb one rung at a time moving only one hand or one foot at a time. Gutter and roof maintenance requires homeowners to take the occasional trip to the roof with a ladder. Roofers will usually use an extension ladder to gain access to the roof and a second extension ladder with wheels and hooks to secure it to the ridge of the roof to complete the work from the roof. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder.

The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof. Climb the ladder maintaining three points of contact. Always face the ladder as you climb and only use the rungs to climb opposed to the side rails. Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand.

Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb.