| Here's some things to think about before walking on | | | | snow or ice. Ice obviously is extremely slippery and |
| the roof of a house. If you slip and fall off the roof | | | | would be difficult to walk on. The difficulty would be |
| you could get hurt seriously. For your own safety if | | | | increased if the roof has a steep slope. |
| you have no experience walking on a roof use | | | | 5. Now last but not least if the roof is wet you |
| extreme caution. I would even suggest using a ladder | | | | should avoid walking on it until it is dry. I have been |
| and moving the latter around the perimeter of the | | | | on wet roofs before and personally slipped myself |
| house if you are inspecting the roof for damage. | | | | losing my balance but not falling off of the roof. |
| Here's some things to keep in mind before walking on | | | | Climbing up on a roof and walking around is not child's |
| a house roof. | | | | play and should be left to an experienced professional |
| 1. If the building is above two stories hire a | | | | . If you feel comfortable walking around on any roof |
| contractor especially if you think the roof has building | | | | please use caution. If you slip in the middle of the |
| damage. | | | | roof there is a good chance you will be able to regain |
| 2. If the roof is too steep stay off. This could be | | | | your balance or have time to stop yourself before |
| extremely hazardous to your health. | | | | falling off. |
| 3. If the roof is severely damaged and has loose | | | | I would suggest using caution near the edges of the |
| shingles or tiles, this could create a safety hazard as | | | | roof. If the roof is too steep or you don't feel |
| you slip on one of these loose shingles and possibly | | | | comfortable, why risk serious injury. Use common |
| fall off the roof. | | | | sense along with the proper ladders to ensure your |
| 4. You should stay off the roof at all costs if there is | | | | safety and "Think before walking on a house roof. |