If you are thinking of doing some work on your roof. Safety is the number one issue when doing any maintenance or construction on your roof or any roof. The team at Hi-Tech Metal Roofing strongly advise calling a professional. However, if you are planning on mounting a property’s roof. There are some things that you should know.

Many Roofing Accidents Occur Annually in Sydney and Around Australia

Many accidents and even fatal injuries occur each year in Sydney and around Australia in relation to people climbing on to the roof. These incidents are not exclusively just public; these include highly skilled professionals in all facets of roofing construction. So, if you are planning on doing some DIY work on your roof or someone else’s then takes some advice from some professionals. One of the main reasons many residents climb on to the roof of the home is to replace cracked or damaged tiles. We would like to mention that if you fall into this category then you can avoid replacing tiles and putting yourself in danger. The easiest way to do this is to hire a professional to install a high-quality modern metal roof. This will remove the problem forever. The other main reason residents may climb up on the roof is to adjust TV aerials or to clean gutters. As mentioned we highly recommend calling a professional. Hi-Tech Metal Roofing is highly qualified to give advice on roof maintenance and construction safety. Safety is always a factor even if your home is only one story high So, let us look at 7 very basic techniques to avoid a possible disaster.

Check Out the Weather Before Getting on The Roof.

It almost goes without saying that if the weather is too windy or raining. Then we highly advise not to get on the roof. A slippery roof is simply too dangerous, especially when taking in all the other safety factors. The wind can cause you to fall off balance or in some cases simply blow you off the roof. The other factor is heat. If the day is hot, it is going to be even hotter on top of the roof. Working on a roof can be draining physically. The heat can intensify the whole process. Professionals will tend to call it a day especially in the summer months if the weather is too warm. If the roof is metal, then the sun will reflect in the same way the ocean does at the beach. This will intensify the heat.

Wear Shoes with Rubber Souls When Getting on the Roof

This may seem like a no-brainer, however, you may be surprised at the number of people entering a roof space with the wrong footwear. Rubber soles and footwear with an awesome tread for good grip. If you were to ask any professional, they would all tell you the same thing. Before even thinking of getting on the roof. Check your footwear first and foremost. Forget the idea of wearing your old pair of boots with no tread. You would probably be safer wearing roller skates.

Make Sure Your Ladder is Secure for Roof Access

This may seem like common sense; however, your ladder is everything when it comes to roofing access. When you enter the roof you will need to access it by using a ladder. The same as when you finish work. You need to get back on land hassle-free. We suggest in investing in a good quality ladder. The ladder is your key to access safety. The ladder should be extremely sturdy and if possible connect the ladder to gutter-guards. Gutter Guards are a great purchase on many levels. They provide a much sturdier platform for a ladder. This is much better than leaning a ladder against a gutter without gutter guards. We also advise climbing no higher than the top four or three rungs of the ladder. We highly recommend a good quality extension ladder. Extension ladders are the proper tool when accessing any roof.

Prepare the Roof Area

Before doing any maintenance, sweep and clean up the area that you will be working on. Loose dirt and debris can make the workplace unsafe. Remove any loose branches and leaves. You don’t want to be tripping over anything while performing roof construction and maintenance. Before embarking on any project preparation is the key to any successful enterprise. As part of roof maintenance in general. You should sweep the roof on a regular basis. Wind and rain can blow elements on to the roof that should not be there. We also advise on checking for loose nails and other objects that may protrude from the roof.;

Reasons To Consider Wearing a Safety Harness When Accessing a Roof

Although wearing a safety harness is not imperative to roof maintenance and construction. It may be a wise choice if the roof is very steep. We do advise using a safety harness. Safety harness can save your life and is not too good to be used by professionals. There is no need to feel silly as we are talking about your health and safety. Roofing accidents are nasty and sometimes fatal, so please consider using a safety harness.

Wear Proper Safety Gear When Accessing the Roof

We did mention earlier how important proper footwear can be. You should also consider wearing a hard hat. This can protect your head from blowing debris and can protect your head somewhat if you were to fall. We also consider wearing goggles to protect your eyes from flying debris which is more likely to occur the higher you are located.

Never Work Alone When Accessing a Roof

Finally, never go up on the roof alone. We highly recommend if you are a DIY person or are adamant about going up on the roof yourself then never do it alone. You must consider if there is an accident. Then you need to consider how long it may be until someone finds you in the event of an accident. We hope you have found our information helpful. If you are a Sydney resident and would like advice on your roof. If you are looking at installing a new roof don’t hesitate to call the professionals at Hi-Tech Metal Roofing on 0410 416 746, you can also check our Facebook or simply go to the website. You can also check out our blog section for friendly roofing tips. We look forward to hearing from you.