Before you go near your ladder you need to dress the part.
How to safely climb a ladder onto 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.
Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree.
Install the ladder hooks to the top of the extension ladder according to the manufacturer s instructions.
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.
To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.
When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope.
How to climb a ladder and walk on a roof roof and extension ladder safety.
Throw rope with at.
Stand with your feet against the.
Stand the ladder up and pull the rope to extend the ladder until the top of the ladder extends past the eave by.
Check the placement of the ladder by standing in front of it with your toes touching its feet.
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How to climb a ladder to a roof 1.
I also have a helper hold onto the bottom of the ladder to stabilize it.
Watch this and be sure you are practicing ladder sa.
You want a spot that s dry and.
Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across.
Jared mellick president of universal roof contracting shares valuable steps to using a ladder safely.
I d suggest it should be at least 3 feet past the edge of your gutter and 4 feet is better.
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