How To Maneuver On A Steep Roof

Rock climbing is very similar to roofing on rope.

How to maneuver on a steep 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. Cut the paper with the razor knife at the end of the roof. 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.

If you dont already have experience learn the important knots and climbing procedures. Harnesses generally come with a rope anchor and harness along with an adjustable lanyard. If you dont know how to use the equipment find out all you can. If your roof is really steep it might not be possible to even use scaffolding.

Invest in the right gear. That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear. Use felt nails to secure felt paper to the entire roof. Osha defines a steep roof as any roof with a rise run ratio over 4 12 18 43 degrees.

The first sheet of felt paper should be secured in line with the bottom of the roof.