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A roof is no place to be when it s wet or it may rain. Tips for working on steep metal roofs. Following adequate safety procedures including those. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.

A strong living tree with a large diameter. Pro tip for low sloped roofs photo by carl tremblay while asphalt shingle is a good roofing material it s not the best choice in all situations. A sling is a polyamide strap that is tied around a secure object at the opposite side of the work location on the sloping 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.

However sloping roofs provide a unique access challenge for maintenance or cleaning being much more difficult to access safely. Unlike flat roofs sloped roofs make it impossible to install plant and equipment such as air conditioning units which does minimise the need to physically access the roof. You need someone to steady the ladder and if you do slip help you down or call for assistance. The safety hook at the end of the rope which runs over the sloping roof is connected to the sling.

Most manufacturers specify at least a 4 12 roof pitch for installing them meaning for every foot the rafters extend out from the ridge beam they drop down 4 inches. Here are some tips for working safely on a roof. Make sure the ladder is sound. In addition to keeping contractors safe you also want to ensure your roof isn t being abused from careless contact.

Working on any roof is dangerous and slick metal roofs with a steep pitch are particularly perilous. What kind of solid objects can be used to tie a sling to. Wet roofs are slippery. Pick a clear calm cool time of day to work on roofs.

Leave steep and or high roof work to the pros. Hire a professional to do the job if the roof is steep over 35 degrees.