How To Walk On High Pitch Roof

Low pitch and high pitch roofs.

How to walk on high pitch roof.

Put the top of the harness around your waist and tighten it so it s secure. Do not attempt to walk on these roofs on any pitch. You re now ready to step onto roof. Snap hook of harness into loop.

Clean and dry soft soled sneakers are usually the best. Crouch down slightly to walk down a metal roof safely. What roof pitch that can be walked on can be determined by many things. In addition roof pitch determines the walkability of your roof which is very important when roof maintenance is required.

Use a safety harness if you have a steep roof. There are two main types of roof pitch to choose from when deciding what roof will be best for your home. A roof pitch of 6 12 26 5 or less is considered easily walkable and no extra precautions are required. Safety harnesses anchor you to your roof so if you slip you won t fall all the way down to the ground.

A roof of pitch 7 12 30 is manageable but caution should be taken. Pitches between 8 12 and 10 12 33 40 are also considered walkable but it is not advisable and if you have to walk on these roofs extreme caution should be. 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. Always move slowly and carefully to keep your balance.

Frost snow or ice on the roof. Roof pitches you can walk on. They re slippery and dangerous. Walk up a roof and lean your body over towards the roof to help maintain your balance.

Don t walk on steep metal roofs unless you are experienced and don t need this video anyway. Moss on a roof that is wet from dew or recent rain. Put your legs through the loops on the safety harness and tighten them around your thighs. The steeper the metal roof the more you ll need to lean over.