How To Access A 2 Level Pitched Roof

Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard.

How to access a 2 level pitched roof.

To set up once you have put the siding on as far as you can reach from the roof put the extension ladder with the ladder jack on the ground and run the walk board from the roof peak to the ladder jack making it level. Steep roof above 4 12 slope 29 cfr 1926 501 b 11. Roof pitch refers to the amount of rise a roof has compared to the horizontal measurement of the roof called the run. We made ours of half inch plywood with a lip around the top.

To give the platform traction on the steep roof we attached two strips of self adhesive weatherstrip to the underside. To lay out the plumb cut add and subtract distance b perpendicular to the birdsmouth centerline mark as shown. Position your level against the roof until the bubble of the vial sits between two lines. Take a measurement of 12 inches using a level.

Wind the cord around the leg of the ladder. Create a triangular platform with an angle opposite the roof a bevel gauge and level will show you what the level needs to be. To see how pitch impacts the look of a garage and changes cost click the design center button on our pole barn kits page. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10.

Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move. Locate the level cut by measuring down the birdsmouth centerline the height above plate distance of the steep roof common rafters b. If you plan to take measurements on your roof the best time to do this is in the morning when the sun is out so you don t have to deal with the elements while you re up there.