How To Work On A Steep Roof: The Right Tools & Tips
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2023
- What's good my friend!
Gotten alot of good Q's about working on steep roofs that I answer today.
I mention it in the video but I'll say it again: Be safe and ONLY do roofs you are comfortable on. Obviously you should charge more $ for working on a steeper roof but if it doesn't make you feel comfortable, it's not worth it.
This is a standard roof harness kit from Home depot but really any harness kit will do.
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That ladder is too vertical
yeah i dont have any expertise but even that looked very bad
He knows what he is doing. If your scared, don't go up a ladder :)
Great video Spencer
Thanks! Awesome video, hadn't even consider using a harnesses until now 😅
Hey Spencer, did you install that roof anchor or was it already there? Would you do a video about the drilling and all that’s needed to install one ?
You really should be using a ladder stabilizer, soooooo much safer and cheap too
Good tip, scratches gutters less too...
Long time Show rigger here. Good tips and I like your rope awareness. Good Job!
@SpencerClaeys good stuff man, i was doing a job today and was curious to your thoughts on steepness of roofs so this was a God send. As usual thanks for the content and keep up the grind!
Thanks Salim! Yeah I been getting this question so much I knew it was time haha
That's not a steep roof. I could walk on my hands on a 4/12
awesome suggestions
Great post man!!!! Love the commitment to safety!!
My dude decided set the ladder up in the craziest spot lol
Your video gives a adrenaline rush 😅 good content 👍
Your first ladder set up is way too vertical man
Noticed the same
If i recall correctly, for every 3 feet up, its 1 foot away from where its leaning on
@@2004jessiehsClose! Every 4 feet up, 1 out.
An easy way to test it is to stand up straight at the bottom and extend your arms forward. Generally, even with people's different arm lengths, your fully extended arm going directly straight out (not at an angle other than 90 degrees) should land right on the ladder without requiring your arms or body to bend to properly grab it.
If, from the base of the ladder, you noticably can't fully extend your arm or you need to bend over some to reach the rung nearest to your extended arm, it's probably at a bad angle.
Stay safe out there yall!! Much love!
I really hope nobody follows this guys safety setup or advice . Go out and work and make money but be safe.
1. Ladder is not correlating with angle to distance
2. It's not tied off
3. The pendulum swing on his harness going to the edge is bad judgement not tripping over the rope part.
4. Correct fall protection should be discussed here. , his harness is on so wrong if he fell with the pendulum swing his nuts are going through his shoulders and he would be in painnnnnn
That ladder setup is perfectly fine. The flat rock pavers are holding it in place. I've seen workers safely use ladders at almost a 90° angle with nothing at the base. U guys too dramatic and have no balls.
A lawn tractor makes a good movable anchor to tie down on, if it's big and hefty enough.
"Feel it out", OSHA approved :D xD
Im guessing the powder is to help prevent moss and such. All you have to do is sprinkle that stuff on and that's it? How long does it last? How does it compare to a zinc strip?
What about Spanish style roofs with clay tiles or concrete tiles?
Do you think a truck chasis would work as an anchor if nothing else is available?
My roof is so much higher and steeper than the one pictured in the video. It's, frankly, terrifying. I can't even get roofers to work on it.
Omg thank. And thanks for the convo on how you where going to make this vid on tik tok the other day
I gotchu Brad!
Do most houses have roof anchors? I dont see them very often in NC.
Spencer, I’m trying to figure out how you record on the roof?
👏🏼🙌🏼Great tips! Super useful for the community! 🧠💪🏼
Any recommendations for harness product and rope?
Also, does every roof have an anchor? Is that a standard in the US?
I am considering installing gutter guards, but don't like the annual maintenance fee and would like to DIY that part 2x year. I do have very very steep roof, but I am physically active and fit, so with proper ladder and harness it should be no problem. I also rock climb :)
Hey...What kind of shoes do you use? I do a lot of gutters in Chicago...and i need very good shoes...
What anchor is that? Mine can only be installed on ridges.
All the CZcams videos seem to be about walking on Grippy Shingles. Do you have any advice about walking on a steep pitch of Traditional Grey Roof Tiles ?
Question: Isn't the anchor bracket supposed to go over the ridge?
What harness do you use?
What’s the best boots?
Great vid 👍🏼
Safety first.. for any Roof work..
How do you anchor yourself to a tiled roof?
Lots of good tips! Have you used Cougar Paws boots? If so, which would you say is better: the Cougar Paws or the Marin boot? Also, I'm a homeowner and not a roofer, but I may need to replace more of my roof, and the Petzl ASAP Lock kit looks like a good setup for roofing (with a Petzl harness). It looks way better than the standard safety harness.
If your looking to get your roof replaced, contact a trustee Roofing Contractor so they can work with your insurance and try to get it covered. Some of those guys can work some serious magic and can make a huge difference in terms of HOW Much an adjuster is willing to give you to replace your roof/gutters etc.
Ok but how do you get up to the point where the anchor will be installed ? Two Roof Hoppers work, but only last one year afore they get ripped
What’s the difference between the blue and white powder
What's the boots called again?
Great vid. Thanks for sharing. What was name of boots? Also can you do a vid where to get all the supplies for safety? Thanks.
Boots are made by Brunts and you can get some harnesses at lowes or Home Depot for around $150 depending on where you live
Thanks man! The Marin by Brunt, been a fan since I first got them. And yeah I get most of it from Home Depot but yeah I have some other videos planned on that sort of thing 👍
A lot of people also suggest the wave/deck boots made by Huk, they’re $30-$50 cheaper than the Brunt’s and supposed to be super sticky
@@fingolfin9086 Havent tried these before but they have a unique bottom design ive never seen. Perhaps ill give them a try especially them being a little cheaper on the dollar!
A truck bumper or trailer hitch works well as a rope ground attachment point.
as long as your wife doesn't drive off while you are up there
@@ventilaralmao
@@ventilara Locally there was a situation where that exact thing happened to a guy working on a roof!
How are you anchoring it to the roof? Nailing it? If so are you plugging up those holes when you're done?
Exactly. Not a very useful example.
Is that a permanent anchor?
It’s called using roof jacks and planks or staging
Brunt Marin vs Danner Moc toe?
How much do you charge per square foot ?
How do you initially hook up and dehook your rope safely?
You'd have to make it to the anchor unattached. Or use the over the house rope method to safely get to the anchor.
Bro how will I apply for this job?
Cool video.. What a good harness to use for this activity? I see many brands at Amazon and online, but not sure which to look at.
Also, any suggestion for shoes? I tried working up there with some hiking shoes and almost slipped right off..
What’s the difference between the blue and white powder you put on the roof
they will both kill ur plants when washed off the roof lmao
what kind of boots are those?
Was trying to order your book but as soon as I enter my payment information, it led me straight to other products and as soon as I clicked "no" it just reverts me back to the same page and wouldn't let me just order the $7 book. I exit out the site, of course. Hopefully, I don't get charged.
Could be a user error. Who knows.
How do you begin roof cleaning, how much money would a harness, brush, and rope be?
Harness and rope are like $150 and brushes like $7 for 1.
@@DippedInTheSauce do you have a recommendation for the brush or know what Spencer uses in his videos?
i wish he show how to install that hook on the roof
how do you attach the rope to a tree?
What happens when you do fall and you're dangling in mid air? How easy is it to maneuver the harness? With the harness rope attached to the back, I would imagine it's difficult to get yourself down to the ground.
Call 911? :)
There’s a life line with a lanyard connected to it check out how a lanyard works it can save your life but that harness can also kill you if you hang for too long
You guys don't know how to use harnesses. Don't give yourself so much slack in the rope that you go past the edge of the roof. You shouldn't ever be dangling
How do you get to the roof anchor or set the roof anchor on an actually steep roof??
Rent a crane.
what about metal roofs?
I am from India how will I apply for this job?
Some things listen too but not a lot from this guy lol straight up and down later. And talking about tying off to a tree on the ground is hilarious lol nail some 2x4s to the studs and call it a day lol
How are you adjusting the length of the rope as you move all over the roof. It would hurt if you fell 28 feet off a 30 foot high roof.
they make a partially sewn loop attachment that will snap and help reduce the impact of the fall
the white is zinc, whats the blue?
does tying to the ground the other side not damage the gutter with the rope ?
Maybe don't pull hard on it if it's connected to the other side? But then what if you want to do gutters on both sides...also you can't go near the gable, regardless? This is discussed a little in the comments here: czcams.com/video/KVxaNyPHYnE/video.html
Use an anchor far enough away from the building so the safety rope will not crush the gutter if a worker falls.
How do you fasten the roof anchor to the roof?
You can lift up shingles and screw them in. My guess is this one is kind of permanently already screwed in, based on his other comments. czcams.com/video/tcFoM4dg5kE/video.htmlsi=D1GvF3dHqAD-JQfg
Never seen a roofer that looks like this guy, at 100 degrees people like him are in the backyard pool, while Hispanics are on his roof roofing. Try roofing the house's second story Jack.
Use a vacuum mate@applied cleaning solutions
Have you had any complaints about mailing the anchor to the roofs? Does that potentially damage the shingles?
I don’t do if it has one great if not I’ll tie up on the ground on the opposite side
@@SpencerClaeys I'd like to see a close-up of the anchor, especially the part that's under the shingle..and what you use to fasten. They're sure not all created equal. I have had a scare with roofing nails driven into plywood that was probably missing a 1/8th inch pc of inner laminate and not quite into a rafter. And of course some roofs use only aspenite and too thin pieces as an extra bonus. Not!
Bothered me looking at that ladder base. It was totally dependent on the retaining wall having been done right. I've run into so many sabotaged jobs that now I assume every location someone has done previous work incorrectly.
If you ran a line over the peak of my place without using a ridge friction protector under that rope, I'd probably ask you to go get one.
You can look up how to place temporary anchors but make sure to research how to repair and replace the shingles. Most work by lifting a row of top shingles nailing to under layer then when your done you caulk the nail holes and replace the shingle that you removed
@@derrickjohnson9692 You also keep the nail in the hole, or replace the nail in the hole before caulking!
How do you get the rope over the roof to the opposite side?@@SpencerClaeys
what hight ladder do you use for 2 stories
24 foot should work
Hi,
What was the blue stuff you applied after the white powder?
The blue is laundry detergent (cheaper and helps raise the PH) zinc is the white good question bro!
@Spencer Claeys
Huh, is the blue laundry detergent pellet form? What brand? I would like to try this with the moss out white powder.
Thanks
It’s new form of powder of Cocaine
Have you ever fell off the roof even with the rope connected?
Imagine, we have in Poland roofs covered with slippy metal sheets we need to clean or paint...
What exactly is the white powder (brand name or chemical name)? I have a lot of lichen and moss on my roof I want to get rid of.
He mentioned in another comment blue is laundry detergent white is zinc :)
I am going to start this business but yea I am only going to do roofs that I feel comfortable with do you need a license to get started? If it’s just a side hustle and do the owners of the house ever ask you about it
Yeah make sure you’re licensed and insured, probably only 1 out of every 50 people ask though
No license needed
@@jollyranch1026 not true. You need a state/local Business license
What I still don't understand is the anchor. Are you telling me that you nail holes into the client's roof?
Can I have a permanent hook on my roof? Any recommendation?
Yes, but many jurisdictions require that they be engineered and inspected annually by an engineer.
I got one for you how do you shingle a 75 percent grade it's fucking steep
You didn’t show us how to install the roof anchor.
I almost never install one I always try and work WITH the roof
With such a big building, are you scared that if you fell off the edge you'd actually still slide your rope down the gutter to the middle and still hit the ground? Though I guess you might be standing upright at that point...or maybe the ground is far enough away the rope would still catch you...
You are correct, with such a big roof there should be more than one anchor point. However I don’t think he’d hit the ground but someone would have to come to his rescue as he’d be stuck hanging over the edge. It is hassle to install tie downs when you’re trying to make a quick buck. He should consider talking to his clients about installing permanent anchors so he can work on their roofs safely in the futures
@@Luke-Matthewthis is something I'm interested in for my roof, do you recommend any certain type of permanent anchor?
Permanent anchor points are a fantasy as they need to be certified annually by a qualified person. No homeowner is going that.
How do you use a roof anchor without putting holes in the roof? You just ruined a 20'000$ roof.
Steeper it is the more expensive it is
I know someone who broke his back fell on a roof. He is in pain for the rest of his life, he cant even work and loss everything because of it.
Working on top of the roof is not for everyone.
True yup. Be careful out there
Birds should clean roofs instead of poopin on them :D
Safety gear yes/no?
@@RogerPack Maybe. Depends.
And you're wearing hiking boots on an asphalt shingle roof? What! Soft smooth ruber soles are what professional roofers wear. I did.
That blower is going to fall
Jake Paul is really a talented dude
That’s about a 5 12. Not really steep, I’ve been a roof labourer fer a while. The steepest I’ve been on is a 8/12 pitch.
I've been on a 12/12. No reason not to be safe when you're up on any roof.
Hey man, I'm bout to quit doing doordash and start my my company. Can I work for you for free for a few days to get experience and maybe you can toss me some costumers.
Yes you can bro
So you think Spencer will train you for free, and then give away some of his customers? That's not how it works.
The most important step is to NOT put on your girlfriend’s yoga pants before you head to work
Before giving advice on any safety, you should really learn how to set up a ladder properly my friend. 4:1 ratio
Ladder was just fine my guy but I appreciate the help
we properly saw him finish the job safely
Enjoy watching your videos. I live in NC on the coast near the Cape Fear river and have installed zinc bars near the peaks theory is washes down roof when rains but in practice not effective. Zinc powder is a new one to me , old dogs CAN learn new tricks 😬. I was a residential roofer for 34 years and worked on hundreds of steep pitched roofs and i have to agree with Alex M on your ladder setup. Quick guide is to stand in front of the ladder with the toe of your boot up against the feet and hold your arms straight out with hands gripping the ladder, if your arms are bent at elbow, it's too steep to climb safely. If they are straight and perpendicular to the ground your good to go. Level ground on a working jobsite does not exist! Take the time to level out where you set up. Don't just stuff something under one of the feet Great advice to harness up and tie off. Compliance in a can cost under $200, get the harness, fall arrest lead line, safety line, roof anchor and a device that lets you adjust the length of line between you and anchor point. Tied off with 40 ft of line and its 30ft to the ground = one seriously injured / dead roofer. Only takes ONE slip!
12 on 12 is a steep roof. You are on a 8 on 12. If you can't sit the roof and walk the roof you are in the wrong business.
That's not even a steep roof though 😂
This roof is a joke. 😂
Everything about this video is so wrong
Please explain.
Did you do wrestling in HS? You have that built of a wrestler.
I did yeah! I do bjj and just lift for fun now
@@SpencerClaeys yeah you could definitely tell bro, I did swimming and track and I’m trying to grow out my muscles.
What's bjj?
@@marandamurphy Brazilian jui-jitsu
@@welshwazza9916 says the guy making comments about things that don't concern him🙃