How To Safely Climb Onto A Roof

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How to safely climb onto a roof.

How to climb a steep roof. This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder. Most homeowners already have some of the equipment necessary for climbing onto a steep roof. To get on top of your roof you ll need to use an extension ladder.

A wooden or aluminum extension ladder can do the trick to get you high enough to take your first steps onto the roof. Climbing on a roof requires a lot of attention to your surroundings and to basic roof and ladder safety to prevent a fall or serious injury. From what you wear to how you set up your ladder the little details make the difference in letting you complete your job of your roof safely. Here are some useful steps to make sure you can successfully climb your roof without any safety problems.

Snap hook of harness into loop. It is important to ensure the ladder is extended 1m higher than the gutter or roof. This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.