Wind also poses a danger and excessive.
How to stay safe on steep roof.
But if you don t have any other option and you really have to work on a wet metal roof make sure to take all the extra safety measures.
Secure a safety rope by tying it around the base of a chimney or by nailing or bolting a cleat to the.
Wet roofs are slippery.
Roof brackets are installed on the roofs without making any damage to the roof surface and offers a flat area to step on.
Pick a clear calm cool time of day to work on roofs.
The few dollars you ll save by doing it yourself aren t worth the risk of.
You need slip resistant roofing shoes and a safe sturdy and flat area to stand on while roofing.
Ensure that any ladders that you use whether they are from the ground to the roof or on the roof itself are.
To have a larger area to walk on place planks on top of two roof brackets.
Tips for working on steep metal roofs ladders.
Leave steep and or high roof work to the pros.
Here are some tips for working safely on a roof.
Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move.