Walking on roof

slystallone

Would it be ok to walk on roof like this if kept to area in red?

slystallone

Would it be ok to walk on the flat area here?

the_pen_turner

first one yes but i wouldnt , too easy to damage slates or lead if valley is not great .

2nd one yes unless its rotting

Lumen

Risk of death high. I used to be blase about this sort of stuff until I had a fall.

But I assume you know what you're doing!

riclad

Use safety ropes. I use large soft cushions to protect tiles. Old tiles break and crack easily if you walk on them

Tie rope to chimney or some other stable part of the building

Google safety tips working on tiled roof

Wear safety helmet

10-10-20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119751660#Comment_119751660

Wear safety helmet - with a chin-strap!

riclad

You can also wear soft knee pads on your knees ,people who work on roofs daily use special safety gear ,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bQPEEtWGKU wear proper workers boots

Juwwi

Getting up on the roof is the easy bit ,,getting down isn't as easy , l wouldn't attempt it

Esel

"As easy as falling off a roof" - or was it a ladder?

riclad

Make sure ladder is secure tied to something stable you should have someone to help you

And to hold the ladder while you go up and down the ladder