How To Walk On A Steel Roof

Walk sideways when moving up or down the roof so you descend the slope gradually.

How to walk on a steel roof.

Don t walk on steep metal roofs unless you are experienced and don t need this video anyway. Walk up a steep roof sideways. Always are going to tell you to use a soft sole shoe to grip on the roof and to not cause any damage. Avoid stepping on parts of the roof which are not supported which can lead to popped seams.

Walk up or down a slightly inclined roof by walking as you would on the ground but slowly. Crouch down slightly to walk down a metal roof safely. Metal tile roofing ribbed panels that resemble ceramic tile. To be safe the metal surface needs to be completely dry and clean.

Standing seam roofing can be walked on pretty much anywhere without damaging it. That is instead of stepping straight out in front of you place your feet one at a time sideways as you step up. They re slippery and dangerous. Also do not stand on the high ribs of the steel as they can be easily dented by your weight.

Try to move parallel to the roof s edge rather than straight up and down. Make sure that when you re metal roof was installed you talk to the contractor ask them for advice on how to walk properly on the metal roof that s on your house.