How To Climb On 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 on a roof with a ladder.

The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof. To extend the ladder first lay it on the ground with its feet braced against the house. Pry the wood away when you are back on the ladder and. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder.

Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb. Nail the 2 by 4 lumber to the roof with framing nails. The lumber provides a ledge to grab onto as you climb onto the roof from the ladder. If you have an extension ladder raise the rungs either by hand or by using the rope and pulley wheel.

Then raise the top end of the ladder and walk it upright hand over hand. To begin the setup process at first you have to place the pivit where you would like the bottom leg of the ladder to go. Lift the top of the ladder and walk towards the wall. To secure the extending roof ladder a pair of roof hooks should be installed onto the ladder.

Once the ladder is nearly. Hold the ladder so that each foot is planted firmly against the ground. This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder. The next thing on your to do list would be to take the ladder up to the roof and start setting it up.

Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand.