How To Climb On A Roof Without A Ladder

The lumber provides a ledge to grab onto as you climb onto the roof from the ladder.

How to climb on a roof without a ladder.

If you need to go up on the roof with anything heavy make sure your ladder can handle the weight. Why are we doing this video. You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb. It tells you the maximum weight that ladder can support.

Nail the 2 by 4 lumber to the roof with framing nails. Not only that working carefully on the ladder is important but getting down from the ladder without damaging gutter is important. 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. How to use a roof ladder i show how to use a roof ladder with this short simple tutorial.

The most secure ladder hooks have two roof hooks. Check the sticker for load capacity. It should still be made of a padded material that will not harm the roof. The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof.

Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand. 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. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder. Pry the wood away when you are back on the ladder and.

It is better not to step on the gutter in possible.