Slate Roof Ladder

If it s absolutely necessary to walk on the slates walk on the middle of the slate and use soft soled shoes.

Slate roof ladder.

Ladder hooks or roof hooks are available at the slate roof warehouse. Slate roofing tiles are very delicate and can easily crack and dislodge under your weight. Position the ladder two to three feet away from the chimney or any vents. Kidde 468193 kl 2s two story fire escape ladder with anti slip rungs 13 foot.

Unlike a ridge hook the slator can be used on hip roofs and other places where the ridge is inaccessible. Tie down engineering roof zone 65005 ladder hook with wheel roof ridge extension pack of 2 4 4 out of 5 stars 124. Best seller in fire escape ladders. The slator secure ladder and tie off responsibly is a newer product for giving roofers simple and safe access on slate roofs.

Scaffolding or ladders working on a slate roof requires delicacy. The fall protection rope is secured to a v 5 permanent anchor on the backside of this roof. 00 46 00 item free shipping. Ladder hooks attach to the top two rungs of your ladder and are tightened in place with wingnuts.

Pull the roof ladder up to the roof and lay it on the roof with the wheels facing down. Call us at 814 786 9085. The top of the 32 ground ladder is secured with the orange carabiner. The rope provides fall protection from the first step off the ground.

Secure the rags and towels into place as you work by fastening them with bungee cords or nylon zip ties. Some roofs have been up for nearly a century and while the stone is still effective damage is possible. 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. The wheels will roll across the tiles or shingles instead of knocking them loose.