How To Walk On A Steel Roof

Walk sideways when moving up or down the roof so you descend the slope gradually.

How to walk on a steel roof.

Don t walk on steep metal roofs unless you are experienced and don t need this video anyway. They re slippery and dangerous. Crouch down slightly to walk down a metal roof safely. Before walking on any metal roof it is crucial first to verify the condition of the roof and check for dust pollen oil residue or moist on it.

Walk up or down a slightly inclined roof by walking as you would on the ground but slowly. That is instead of stepping straight out in front of you place your feet one at a time sideways as you step up. Standing seam roofing can be walked on pretty much anywhere without damaging it. To be safe the metal surface needs to be completely dry and clean.

Also do not stand on the high ribs of the steel as they can be easily dented by your weight. Metal tile roofing ribbed panels that resemble ceramic tile. 4 steps for walking on metal roofs the first thing to do is check the manufacturer s advice for their recommended method of walking on that particular roof. Always are going to tell you to use a soft sole shoe to grip on the roof and to not cause any damage.

Make sure that when you re metal roof was installed you talk to the contractor ask them for advice on how to walk properly on the metal roof that s on your house. Try to move parallel to the roof s edge rather than straight up and down.