12 Pitch Roof Guys Working With Jacks

You can either place on ground and extend onto roof or hang over each side of peak the the tops tied off together at the peak.

12 pitch roof guys working with jacks.

I have done my roof also a 12 12 pitch twice. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. Roof jacks are commonly available for rent by day week or month cheaply they also can be purchased. See how to use them.

This is how a steep roof is done this is how i do it hope this video becomes helpful if you come across a roof like this or if you have any questions. Depending on the nature of the work needed pump jack or plain staging set up along the wall and raised near the roof. Walking on a roof with a pitch of 5 12 or 6 12 is. An 8 12 pitch isn t considered steep in my book it s still barely walkable.

Easy install and removal very sturdy. If the shingles aren t to brittle you should be able. Let me know what you think about the video give likes if you can. Certain roof slopes are safe enough to walk on without using roof jacks.

Only slightly off level in the correct direction when adjusted for a 9 12 pitch. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. This is a difficult pitch to work on as fast as i m. They were made to hold 2.

Both times i made my own roof jacks from 1 x3 x 14. Used with pt 2x10. With steep slopes and unpredictable circumstances working on a roof can be dangerous and requires safety. How to safely climb a 12 12 pitched roof extension ladders laid directly on the shingles is usually reasonable but not perfect.

Moving is pretty hard to do i can go faster if i was on a less of a pitch roof. I would setup roof jacks on the bottom of the roof then go to the peak and rip of the cap and start ripping. They were held together with wood screws and had a metal plate under them to hold them to the roof.