Slate is the trendiest roofing option these days, due to its beautiful look as well as its considerably long-lasting nature. When installing such a roof on your house, you should seek the help of professionals like the team at The Slate Roofing Company.
However, working on roofs can be dangerous and cause severe injuries if you are not careful. Here are some of the basic precautions you must take while installing your new slate roof.
- Keep work area clean- Roofs can accumulate various kinds of garbage over the years. When you go up there to work on the roofing, make sure you first clear off any rubbish, such as leaves, twigs, branches and wires. If you need tools to work, make sure you keep them on the side of the roof in an organised manner. A clean roof is easier to navigate and will also help you avoid accidents.
- Keep necessary tools and equipment handy- You cannot hope to install slate roofs with your bare hands. You require a very specific set of tools to perform the roofing. You can check what you need on the internet and purchase these pieces of equipment before proceeding with your roofing efforts. Before, going up, check whether everything is in working condition.
- Ladder and safety harness- Your safety is paramount during the installation of slate roofs. To guarantee your security, you need to have two things in tow during the Do-It-Yourself project. The first is a tall enough ladder that is sturdy enough to hold your weight and easily reaches the height of the roof. Getting up and down the roof any other way is dangerous and can lead to injuries. Additionally, you must tie a safety harness around your waist as long as you are working on the roof. Tie the other end of the harness to a point on the roof. The harness will prevent you from falling off the roof due to slips or other accidents. Falling down from such heights can result in serious injuries or even death.
- Do not work during rainy weather- If you see clouds looming on the horizon, you should avoid doing any work on the roof. Rains can not only make roofing work difficult but may even lead to accidents. Instead, wait for the weather to clear up and then start your work with the slate roof.
- Stay prepared for emergencies- Even after following the precautions mentioned above, you may face an accident while installing the roof. Make sure family members or neighbours are at home when you go up to perform the installation. Additionally, ask a member of your family to stay within earshot, so that you can call for help should the need arise.
Keeping these pointers in mind should simplify the slate roofing process. We advise always consulting experiencing professionals when getting any roof work done for both safety, insurance and quality purposes. Please contact The Slate Roofing Company now for a free no obligation quote for your new slate roof or slate roof repair. We now service Sydney and the South Coast, including The Southern Highlands.
