How To Climb On A Roof Without A Ladder

If you are finished your work on the roof and climbing back to the ladder be careful not to put to much weight on the gutters while doing so.

How to climb on a roof without a ladder.

Well many of our videos are geared towards and roofing salesmen who are new to the industry so we want to make sure we are keep. It tells you the maximum weight that ladder can support. It is better not to step on the gutter in possible. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder.

It should still be made of a padded material that will not harm the roof. If you need to go up on the roof with anything heavy make sure your ladder can handle the weight. Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb. Check the sticker for load capacity.

The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof. Why are we doing this video. Not only that working carefully on the ladder is important but getting down from the ladder without damaging gutter is important. Pry the wood away when you are back on the ladder and.

You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb. Nail the 2 by 4 lumber to the roof with framing nails. The most secure ladder hooks have two roof hooks. The lumber provides a ledge to grab onto as you climb onto the roof from the ladder.

Roof hooks often have wheels on the front of the ladder so you can roll the ladder up the ridge without harming shingles and then flip the ladder over to secure it.