Getting On Roof

If you have it say 1 rung above the edge of the roof and try to back down on to it you are at a greater risk of kicking the ladder away.

Getting on roof.

To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder. Insurance companies usually don t pay to give you something better than what you had before. Getting off the ladder on to the roof is the easy part. Get a better roof than before.

Exclusion squirrels love to climb fruits trees and bird feeders. They can also jump from those tree onto the roof of your house and subsequently gain entrance to the attic. Layers of shingles that need removal and replacement damage to the decking and water. However you must know how to properly and safely get the work done especially when it comes to a roof.

Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across doorways. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. If it is short you cant easily grab the ladder to stabilize it as you go to step on it. If you re getting off ladder at top ensure it is extended 1m higher than gutter or roof.

The most effective methods to get rid of squirrels in the roof space are by exclusion and trapping. In this short video i describe the method i use to climb onto the top of our airstream. Nailing roof brackets starting at 18 inches from the eaves with additional sets of brackets every 4 feet lets you create slide guards. Roof safety equipment once you re on the roof using safety gear can prevent a serious fall.

When you get off the roof take the same approach holding onto the ladder and stepping around it instead of over the top. The angle of ladder should be 4 in 1 that is for every 4m you go up you come out 1m from gutter line. Getting back on the ladder from the roof is more difficult. Your roofer will inspect the roof before providing an estimate but you should know what they will be looking for to get a good idea of what to expect in the estimate.

In addition to roof pitch and size the following factors will affect the final estimate. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. But you may be able to buy a fortified roof endorsement that.