Safest Way To Fix Gutters From Roof

The angle of ladder should be 4 in 1 that is for every 4m you go up you come out 1m from gutter line.

Safest way to fix gutters from roof.

When i work on the porch roof gutters from the roof i m leaning forward on a slanted roof. It might sound convenient but letting a large piece of gutter fall to the ground is unsafe. Also make sure not to use the gutter as a support as you climb back on the roof. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.

So that was all about how to use a ladder without damaging gutters. If the gutter is very long be cautious removing it. While the pitch is low it feels as though it would be easy to misjudge where my center of gravity is and roll right over the edge. With the above safety procedures in mind use a power drill in reverse or a screwdriver to remove the screws underneath the roof or in the siding holding the gutter in place.

Inspect rain gutters annually for cracks holes loose or missing screws and. If you re getting off ladder at top ensure it is extended 1m higher than gutter or roof. What can be done instead is to ask someone to hold the ladder securely as you climb back on the ladder. When cleaning gutters around a power line cable that drops from the power pole to the roof of a building conduct a visual inspection of the electrical cable where it connects to the roof.

On a 1 story roof this may not cause much injury but i wouldn t feel safe on a second story roof. Sweep heavy loads of fallen leaves off your home s roof as these are likely to make their way into the gutters. Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across doorways. Ladder it is for me.