Always face the ladder as you climb and only use the rungs to climb opposed to the side rails.
How to climb a roof with a ladder.
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Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand.
Gutter and roof maintenance requires homeowners to take the occasional trip to the roof with a ladder.
This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.
You should always climb one rung at a time moving only one hand or one foot at a time.
Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb.
The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof.
Residential roofers will most often use a combination of different ladders to install shingles or complete other roofing tasks.
Always keep three points of contact on the ladder.
One of the easiest ways to injure yourself around the home is by using a ladder improperly.
Climbing a ladder can be dangerous especially so if the roof is two stories or higher.
This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.
So before you climb up there to hang holiday decorations or fix that roof before winter comes take heed.