Doing your own work around the house can be rewarding and it can save money.
Safest way to go on roof.
Up the roof or as close together as needed to make your work safe and convenient.
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.
The angle of ladder should be 4 in 1 that is for every 4m you go up you come out 1m from gutter line.
Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.
You don t want to risk cracking supporting materials or splitting a seam in the roof so pay attention to the way dave avoids trouble areas as he walks from front to back of the rv.
Climbing on a roof requires a lot of attention to your surroundings and to basic roof and ladder safety to prevent a fall or serious injury.
Roof bracket nailing bracket nails must go into roof framing supports below the sheathing.
After spraying the roof with the mixture allow it to sit on the surface for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with clean water.
This is the best way to clean a roof if you have asphalt shingles.
Once you ve learned whether you can walk on your rv roof dave shows you how to go about navigating the weak points on a roof especially spots around the edges of vents and other components.
When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope.
However you must know how to properly and safely get the work done especially when it comes to a roof.
Always face ladder and keep 3 points of contact with it both feet and a hand on stile and don t overreach.