Jared mellick president of universal roof contracting shares valuable steps to using a ladder safely.
How to get onto a roof ladder.
This will allow you to easily slide the roof ladder into place.
To secure the extending roof ladder a pair of roof hooks should be installed onto the ladder.
Choose the flattest spot possible to keep your ladder stable.
If you need to extend the ladder in order to reach the peak of the roof unlock the safety clips and lengthen the ladder so that it is long enough for the hook to reach the rooftop.
How to climb a ladder and walk on a roof roof and extension ladder safety.
Set up the ladder the next thing on your to do list would be to take the ladder up to the roof and start setting.
How to stabilise the ladder to a roof.
To climb onto the roof you want to run the top of the ladder past the roof so it extends far enough that you can hold on when you step on and off.
I d suggest it should be at least 3 feet past the edge of your gutter and 4 feet is better.
Nail the 2 by 4 lumber to the roof with framing nails.
Watch this and be sure you are practicing ladder sa.
Before you go near your ladder you need to dress the part.
The lumber provides a ledge to grab onto as you climb onto the roof from the ladder.
Pry the wood away when you are back on the ladder and.
These are often accompanied by rolling wheels that allow you to push the ladder up the height of the roof.
Choose a pair of shoes.
You want a spot that s dry and.