So before you climb up there to hang holiday decorations or fix that roof before winter comes take heed.
How to climb a roof with a ladder.
You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb.
Climbing a ladder can be dangerous especially so if the roof is two stories or higher.
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Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand.
This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.
This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.
Residential roofers will most often use a combination of different ladders to install shingles or complete other roofing tasks.
The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof.
Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb.
Climb the ladder maintaining three points of contact.
Always keep three points of contact on the ladder.
Always face the ladder as you climb and only use the rungs to climb opposed to the side rails.
Gutter and roof maintenance requires homeowners to take the occasional trip to the roof with a ladder.