How To Paint Chimney With Teeper Roof

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.

How to paint chimney with teeper roof.

Pete using my gopro as he climbs onto a chimney and back down before painting it. Very helpful in painting a gable end over a garage exactly as shown in old alex s photo. Because when you want to want to paint the fascia 10 from the roof edge as you say you ll be standing about half way up the ladder on the roof. The primer will help seal the surface and make it easier for you to apply the actual coat of paint.

I do not like being on steep roofs and would probably not use this on anything steeper than 6 12. Downloaded from the youtube free music library. Holding the can in one spot for too long will result in runs and sags in your paint. High heat paint can be purchased in an aerosol spray can.

Once you know how far you can reach to the right from a 10 or 12 a frame ladder placed. My roofs are 5 12 so pretty easy to walk around on i get up there many times a year to blow out the gutters and sweep my chimney. A 6 person can reach 8 with a brush. Wait for the primer to dry completely before attempting to paint.

Create a triangular platform with an angle opposite the roof a bevel gauge and level will show you what the level needs to be. It s more about the distance measured perpendicular from roof to roof. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. The view is fantastic.

Use a roller to spread the coat of primer onto the chimney. Meditation by silent partner. Apply an acrylic or universal primer to the surface of the chimney. This will keep over spray from coating your shingles.

Protect the shingles around the chimney with painter s paper and painter s tape. There is a simple inexpensive method that will allow you to safely work off your roof and access the areas you need to paint. If you ve ever painted dormers or half gables on the outside of a house you know that resting a paint can while working on a rooftop can really be tricky. If you choose to do your own chimney repair make sure to work on a dry day and to wear shoes or boots with firm grip soles.

Painting this section of your house that has a steep roof is impossible without a way to safely stay on it.