Slate Roof Ladder

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Slate roof ladder.

It s important not to introduce too much foot traffic on your roof and when you do a ladder safely hooked onto the roof edge is the best way to carry out a full and detailed inspection as this will help to spread your weight. 4 7 out of 5 stars 5 492. Best seller in fire escape ladders. Two of our l 3 low slope ladder brackets were used to build the chimney platform.

Scaffolding or ladders working on a slate roof requires delicacy. Secure the rags and towels into place as you work by fastening them with bungee cords or nylon zip ties. The fall protection rope is secured to a v 5 permanent anchor on the backside of this roof. Set up another ladder next to the eave of the roof.

The wheels will roll across the tiles or shingles instead of knocking them loose. If it s absolutely necessary to walk on the slates walk on the middle of the slate and use soft soled shoes. Pull the roof ladder up to the roof and lay it on the roof with the wheels facing down. 00 46 00 item free shipping.

The top of the 32 ground ladder is secured with the orange carabiner. Slate roofing tiles are very delicate and can easily crack and dislodge under your weight. Some roofs have been up for nearly a century and while the stone is still effective damage is possible. Unlike a ridge hook the slator can be used on hip roofs and other places where the ridge is inaccessible.

Position the ladder two to three feet away from the chimney or any vents. The slator secure ladder and tie off responsibly is a newer product for giving roofers simple and safe access on slate roofs. The rope provides fall protection from the first step off the ground. Ladder hooks attach to the top two rungs of your ladder and are tightened in place with wingnuts.