How To Climb A Ladder Onto A Roof

Jared mellick president of universal roof contracting shares valuable steps to using a ladder safely.

How to climb a ladder onto a roof.

Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand. Pry the wood away when you are back on the ladder and. To climb a ladder safely start by putting the ladder s feet parallel to the wall and on firm level ground. The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof.

Roofing contractor and american ladder institute. Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb. Residential roofers will most often use a combination of different ladders to install shingles or complete other roofing tasks. Nail the 2 by 4 lumber to the roof with framing nails.

When you do this make sure both the side rails are flat against an even surface at the top of the ladder and there s no wobbling. You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb. Always keep three points of contact on the ladder. Roofers will usually use an extension ladder to gain access to the roof and a second extension ladder with wheels and hooks to secure it to the ridge of the roof to complete the work from the roof.