[ROOFERS SECRET] How Do Roofers Walk On Steep Roofs?
If you've ever wondered how you can walk on a steep roof without falling off, like roofers and painters do, here are 3 secrets on how to do it safely.
TIP: Using any of these 3 products is not a replacement for safe practices. Even the best safety equipment is useless if you're not "being" safe on a steep roof. In other words, "Don't be dumb."
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Man this dude I’m working with had me angry for not having this stuff I’m highly qualified it was just a timing thing God Bless you Be Very Well
Very informative. Thank you for the vid. Great information!
we use nothing but hook ladders when were on steep pitches, we do metal roofing imperial rib.
Smart!!
Not actually walking on a steep roof , demonstration is worth a thousand words.
@Homestead Roofing, Inc drones have “follow me” technology… you’ll get a shitload of views from morons who have no idea what it’s like to be on a 10/12.
Lol
Right… I’m going to walk on a 10/12, high roof while trying to record myself doing it.
Nice ?, helpful information, thank you !
Glad you enjoy the information! Keep watching!
good video. thank you.
Thanks very much! Hope our videos help.
We use a chicken ladder.
Any kind of good sneakers.
Nike adidas .
I use sneakers everyday
How about metal roofs?
@Matthew Moore Yes a few times. Did you read my answer? You were talking about the expensive Ridge Pro which is NOT NEEDED. I said that we use a hook attached to a pole which does a better job and costs almost nothing.
@J T Just make a pole attached to a hook. You don’t need the $500 RidgePro.
Right but arent you unsecured when you first go up to anchor yourself?
@christopher pencil obviously the person was asking what to use on metal roofs… not about using the cougar paws on metal roofs.
Its like every informative video I watch these days people ask a question that was already answered in the video. People just don’t listen hard enough these days.
Why not just get a drone for steep roof inspections? It’s gotta be safer that climbing all over a steep two story
Darren, for an inaccessible roof, I will use my drone to inspect it. Something like tile is definitely a drone inspection. Same for a high and steep shingle roof, IF the damage is severe. But if the damage is not easy to see from a drone, I want to be on the roof so I can feel the potential hail bruises. That’s why – although I have and use a drone – I don’t think that drones will replace real people as roof inspectors 100% of the time.
Great question!
Of course, this video does not pertain to JUST people doing inspections. They are not the only reason to be on a roof.
Roof jacks and foam pads. You’d be surprised what you can stick to with an old, stripped couch cushion. ?
We use the foam pads. Collect them from cushions found on the side of the road! ?
Our laborers call them sponges.
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Cat ladder ??
Not sure what you’re asking about.
I’m a living testament. Cougar paws are terrible on a metal roof.
Cougar paws actually make shoes specifically for metal roofs
Uh oh. That doesn’t sound good.
Those boots might be good for dancing!