How to Walk on Metal Roofs
- 1). Wear correct safety gear. Shoes with soft rubber soles, like trainers, are definitely a plus because they grip the metal sheets more effectively. Like wise, soft rubber coated knee and elbow pads are a good idea when you are required to crawl or kneel on a metal roof.
- 2). Walk only on area's reinforced by a brace underneath. These areas can be identified by the large screws with rubber washers used to secure the metal sheets to braces underneath. Failing to follow this rule can result in damage to your roof.
- 3). Keep an eye on the sky. It is very dangerous to walk on a metal roof when it is wet. If there is a chance of rain, reschedule your roof maintenance for another day.
- 4). Take the temperature into account. A metal roof can become extremely hot, when it gets direct sunlight for long periods of time. This can lead to burns from direct contact and sunburn from reflected radiation. Sun block helps to mitigate the danger of sunburn. If at all possible, wait for a cloudy day or until the roof cools in the evening to do anything that requires you to be on it.
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