Steep Roof Working Platform

With any roofing project there are several things that could go wrong.

Steep roof working platform.

Architecturally described as a dramatic pitch the extremely steep roof esr is. While most standard pitched residential roofs seldom exceed a 12 12 pitch 45 degrees the landscape is occasionally marked by a design which harkens back to earlier times when much greater roof pitches were more common. How to work on a steep roof. Tool to fasten ladders to roofs to make steep roof accessible.

Create a triangular platform with an angle opposite the roof a bevel gauge and level will show you what the level needs to be. Osha defines a steep roof as any roof with a rise run ratio over 4 12 18 43 degrees. If every roof was flat there d be a lot more leaks and water damage. To give the platform traction on the steep roof we attached two strips of self adhesive weatherstrip to the underside.

The main issue with the ladder and the roof comes up is the surface is sloped or steep. Always use roof safety equipment when working on a roof. Wet weather and damaged materials or tools can delay work but avoidable. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof.

4 the five inch edge provides a more secure foothold and reduces the angle and stress placed on your ankles while working on steep pitched roofs. Some roofs are so high and so steep that even working from scaffolding can be dangerous. The best ladder tool you can buy. We made ours of half inch plywood with a lip around the top.

I recommend the hipplock to anyone that gets on 2 story and steep roofs. Over time these puddles can cause rot mildew and other issues. The biggest concern for any adjuster is roof safety. Otherwise it would settle in a puddle.

Pitched roofs are there for a reason they help the flow of rainwater and even snow to move away from the roof. In this roofing video we show how to use a hook ladder to safely work on a ste. The platform provides multiple points of contact for roof operations and the holes provide options to place your boot or hang the tools. The notched panels show how it is secured to the ladder rung.

How to work on a steep roof the benefits of pitched roofs. This device keeps you firmly anchored on steep and high roofs allows you to get more done without additional help. Leave the ladder assist behind and make more money more efficiently and safer.