Getting On And Off A Ladder Roof

Slowly raise the ladder with crate attached to the roof just above the gutter.

Getting on and off a ladder roof.

To get back onto the ladder hold it and swing a leg onto the rung while facing the roof. If you re working on a large roof you need several rows of scaffolding as well as ladders to make it easier to get from one row to the other. Never step over the top rung or attempt to go down with your back to the ladder. Never step up and over the top of the ladder.

Hold the ladder securely with both hands and swing one leg around to step off onto the roof. The crate will sit flat on the roof no matter what pitch making the ladder more stable also. What this will do is elevate the leg up to the same level as the other one. The ladders don t have to be elaborate.

Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree. Throw rope with at. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder. This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.

Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across. This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder. So your ladder will not be slanted anymore. Use a rope to secure the ladder when bungee cords aren t available.

Remember it should extend at least 3 feet above the roof s edge. Caulk the nail holes left by the foot board to avoid roof leaks. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope. This will reduce the risk of your ladder slipping and you falling off your roof and getting injured.

You have to place it under the leg on the ladder which is on the lower side of the roof. When you get off the roof take the same approach holding onto the ladder and stepping around it instead of over the top.