Stepping From Ladder To Roof

You ve climbed the ladder.

Stepping from ladder to roof.

Instead hold onto the ladder with both hands and step around the ladder and onto the roof. If you re an advanced diyer we recommend the little giant select step model 5 8 the legs of this ladder can telescope out transforming it into a 5 6 7 or 8 foot stepladder. Remember it should extend at least 3 feet above the roof s edge. For example you can safely reach a 12 ft.

Reach height a step ladder sizing. 28 foot ladder 27 foot reach. Ladder ratings every stepladder and extension ladder carries a rating based. Place the board along the edge of the roof in the area where you will step off the ladder and use the hammer to recess the nails.

Now you need to move onto the roof. This will allow enough length for proper setup the overlap of ladder sections height restrictions of the highest standing level and where appropriate the extension of the ladder above the roof line. Extension ladders should be 7 to 10 feet longer than the highest support or contact point which may be the wall or roof line. Werner s quick click ladder leg leveler is designed with werner s quick click ladder leg leveler is designed with base units that stay attached to the ladder and the leveler can be easily removed when not in use.

Use the board as a foot brace when you climb on and off the roof. 16 foot ladder 15 foot reach. 24 foot ladder 23 foot reach. Both types are most often used for outdoor projects such as painting or reaching the roof.

Residential roofers will most often use a combination of different ladders to install shingles or complete other roofing tasks. Ceiling on an 8 ft. Roofers will usually use an extension ladder to gain access to the roof and a second extension ladder with wheels and hooks to secure it to the ridge of the roof to complete the work from the roof. Never step up and over the top of the ladder.

Extension ladder height estimated reach above the ground. When you reach the edge of the roof grab the top of the rails with both hands then carefully step around the ladder. The maximum safe reach height of a ladder for a person is about 4 ft. In fact the safe length of a step ladder depends on its use and height to the top support point.

When you get off the roof take the same approach holding onto the ladder and. Roofing contractor and american ladder institute. Platform ladders are similar to step ladders but have a platform at the top.