Safety Roofing Tips Every DIYer Should Know

Planning to repair the roof on your own to save some money? Here are useful tips you should remember before starting your weekend project.

 

Check the weather
Fussing to try and find a leak as soon as it happens is something that could put you in the hospital. Meddling on a roof while it’s raining or covered with ice and snow isn’t the ideal way to find a leak. Trying to temporarily fix a leak could be highly dangerous. If you want to do it right, there is no quick-fix. Just take your time, and be very patient and careful to wait for Mother Nature to give you the green light. Source: DIYNetwork

Get a gutter guard
One way to keep your ladder safe and steady and to keep your gutters protected as you’re up on the roof is to use a gutter-guard. The gutter-guard basically consists of any scrap piece of wood or plywood that you fasten to the roof deck, put a notch in it, lean the ladder legs against the notch and tie in place. You can also put some shingle bundles against the feet of the ladder to help keep it steady and make sure it doesn’t slide.

Create a toe hold
This tip is also particularly good if you’re working on a steeply pitched roof. In order to help keep your balance and prevent slippage, you can install your own temporary toe holds to help your feet keep their grip. Simply take several wood cleats measuring 2 by 4 inches (you can also use adjustable roof jacks for this) and nail them to the roof deck. When you’re done with your work, simply remove them. Source: DoItYourself

Find someone to help you
Let someone else know when you’ll be up on the roof – someone who will be with you at home that day, or else a neighbor who can keep an eye on you. In fact, it’s best if at least two people work together on even a minor roof job. Someone needs to be there to help or call for help in the case of an emergency. Source: YourAmazingPlaces

If you’re unsure how to handle roof repairs, it’s better to leave it to the professionals. Our roofing crew have the right safety gear to guarantee that no accidents will happen.  Book an appointment today!

 

Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains
8296 Ross St, Vancouver, BC V5X 4C6
(604) 360-2114