How To Maneuver On A Steep Roof

Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move.

How to maneuver on a steep roof.

That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear. Architecturally described as a dramatic pitch the extremely steep roof esr is. Use felt nails to secure felt paper to the entire roof. If you dont know how to use the equipment find out all you can.

Harnesses generally come with a rope anchor and harness along with an adjustable lanyard. The first sheet of felt paper should be secured in line with the bottom of the roof. If you know what you re doing you can use a roof harness to help you. Cut the paper with the razor knife at the end of the roof.

While most standard pitched residential roofs seldom exceed a 12 12 pitch 45 degrees the landscape is occasionally marked by a design which harkens back to earlier times when much greater roof pitches were more common. Rock climbing is very similar to roofing on rope. If your roof is really steep it might not be possible to even use scaffolding. Invest in the right gear.

Osha defines a steep roof as any roof with a rise run ratio over 4 12 18 43 degrees.