Painting Steep Pitched Roof

How to paint on a steep roof step 1.

Painting steep pitched roof.

But not more than 12 in. I m new to this forum. Calling in the experts to paint exterior dormers on a 17 pitch roof. I could not hold the paint and steady myself at the same time.

Here s a new one for me. 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. Do the opposit to bring it down. I tried to paint standing on a steep pitched room today.

Please advise the best way to safely paint this wallregarding ladders or scaffolding. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. I did try to use a piece of foam but could not move it easily. Set another row of roof brackets and planks about every 8 ft.

Past the end brackets. Clamp your two 4 foot sections together in the shape of an l. Mark the center of your 2 by 4 inch board using a tape measure and pencil. Up the roof or as close together as needed to make your work safe and convenient.

Ted w. Lay a 2 6 plank across the brackets and attach it to the brackets with screws. Reach is roughly 10 up from roof line to facial boards. Make sure the 2 6 extends at least 6 in.

Almost took a spill. How to paint on steep pitch roof. The roof is a 12 pitch. I do several repair odd jobs as side work each year.

Any tricks to painting on a roof. Just make sure the ladder you re standing on is tied to the gutter or something so the ladder you re pushing up doesn t push you instead cause that would really ruin your day. We made ours of half inch plywood with a lip around the top. The center of an 8 foot long board.

Cut your 2 by 4 inch board in half with the circular saw. Create a triangular platform with an angle opposite the roof a bevel gauge and level will show you what the level needs to be.