12 Pitch Roof Guys Working With Jacks

Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof.

12 pitch roof guys working with jacks.

Easy install and removal very sturdy. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. I have done my roof also a 12 12 pitch twice. Only slightly off level in the correct direction when adjusted for a 9 12 pitch.

Roof jacks are commonly available for rent by day week or month cheaply they also can be purchased. See how to use them. For a slope of 4 12 four inches of rise to 12 inches of horizontal run roof jacks are probably not needed. Depending on the nature of the work needed pump jack or plain staging set up along the wall and raised near the roof.

An 8 12 pitch isn t considered steep in my book it s still barely walkable. This is how a steep roof is done this is how i do it hope this video becomes helpful if you come across a roof like this or if you have any questions. You can either place on ground and extend onto roof or hang over each side of peak the the tops tied off together at the peak. This is a difficult pitch to work on as fast as i m.

Certain roof slopes are safe enough to walk on without using roof jacks. They were held together with wood screws and had a metal plate under them to hold them to the roof. These made the job accessing the work on my 2nd floor 9 12 pitch roof possible. Walking on a roof with a pitch of 5 12 or 6 12 is.

Both times i made my own roof jacks from 1 x3 x 14. Let me know what you think about the video give likes if you can. With steep slopes and unpredictable circumstances working on a roof can be dangerous and requires safety. Used with pt 2x10.

Moving is pretty hard to do i can go faster if i was on a less of a pitch roof. If the shingles aren t to brittle you should be able. Roof jacks provide a stable work surface making it easier and safer to apply roofing.