Avoid doing work while the roof is icy covered in snow or wet from last night s rain.
Walking steep roofs.
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 horizontal span.
When you finally make it to the roof you need to know how to walk properly in order to prevent major falls and accidents.
Preparation is key in this type of situation.
When working on a steep roof i always have cougar paws with me.
That is instead of stepping straight out in front of you place your feet one at a time sideways as you step up.
Basically a harness attaches you to the roof to prevent falling if you lose your footing.
Walk up a steep roof sideways.
In this video i give the benefits of having a pair of cougar paws.
How to walk on a steep roof.