Dangers of Walking on a House Roof

Here's some things to think about before walking onsnow or ice. Ice obviously is extremely slippery and
the roof of a house. If you slip and fall off the roofwould be difficult to walk on. The difficulty would be
you could get hurt seriously. For your own safety ifincreased if the roof has a steep slope.
you have no experience walking on a roof use5. Now last but not least if the roof is wet you
extreme caution. I would even suggest using a laddershould avoid walking on it until it is dry. I have been
and moving the latter around the perimeter of theon 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 onClimbing 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 buildingplease 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 beyour balance or have time to stop yourself before
extremely hazardous to your health.falling off.
3. If the roof is severely damaged and has looseI would suggest using caution near the edges of the
shingles or tiles, this could create a safety hazard asroof. If the roof is too steep or you don't feel
you slip on one of these loose shingles and possiblycomfortable, 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 issafety and "Think before walking on a house roof.