Remember it should extend at least 3 feet above the roof s edge.
How to stand up ladder on roof.
When you get off the roof take the same approach holding onto the ladder and.
I had a 3 12 slope roof where the ladder kicked out on me it s a good idea to have quite a bit of the ladder extending above the roof line so you have time to catch something if the ladder starts sliding out at the base.
Never set up a ladder anywhere near electrical power.
Have a friend spot and support ladder.
Instead hold onto the ladder with both hands and step around the ladder and onto the roof.
2 12 or less would be smart.
The most common are 12 foot 16 foot and 18 foot ladders.
To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.
Don t stand higher than the fourth rung from the top.
Options exist to make a ladder work on a slope ranging from ladder leveling feet to the construction of a temporary work platform but regardless of method you must be careful.
If you re getting off ladder at top ensure it is extended 1m higher than gutter or roof.
Here s how it works as a roof marker.
Never stand an extension ladder on wet muddy icy or snow covered surfaces.
Platform to stand on.
The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of.
You ve climbed the ladder.
Always make sure to use ladder pads and or ladder pivots.
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.
The main issue with the ladder and the roof comes up is the surface is sloped or steep.
When setting up a ladder on asphalt roofs it s important to set it up properly so that you don t damage the roof.
Never step up and over the top of the ladder.
The steepness of the roof will not allow the ladder to stay on straight rather it will be slanted which in turn would increase your risk of falling off.
Use a harness when necessary.
Roofing contractor and american ladder institute.
Now you need to move onto the roof.
Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder.
Let s say you have roof operations or you re training but don t actually need the r o s.
Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across doorways.
And let s say you have more roof ladder than roof.
Using a ladder can be scary on the flattest surface but using one on uneven ground can be dangerous.
Residential roofers will most often use a combination of different ladders to install shingles or complete other roofing tasks.
I am one of those that will drag my extension ladder up from the lower roof line to the upper roof line same ladder used for both.
Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.
