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I had some corrugated roofing sheets delivered yesterday and have fitted them to our summerhouse.
So I thought I'd share a few things with you, in case anyone else has the same job on their list of things to do.
This roof is quite large and cannot be accessed from the edges so I had to climb on it, this involves the use of ladders(obviously) so there are Health and Safety concerns to address.
Ideally a second person helps in so many ways, my wife is not the strongest person but by standing at the base of the ladder, or on the bottom rung, this will reduce any likelihood of the ladder moving. Wear some suitable footwear, my old steel toe capped work boots are ideal, fitted with a non slip sole.
Finally don't over do it, tiredness can cause you to make a mistake, take your time doing the job. Oh and I believe it is traditional to celebrate "topping out" of a new roof, I had a couple of nice glasses of Bo Jolly (Beaujolais to those who speak posh) that did the trick, though I did wait till I was back on terrafirma before quaffing said drink lol.
So I thought I'd share a few things with you, in case anyone else has the same job on their list of things to do.
This roof is quite large and cannot be accessed from the edges so I had to climb on it, this involves the use of ladders(obviously) so there are Health and Safety concerns to address.
Ideally a second person helps in so many ways, my wife is not the strongest person but by standing at the base of the ladder, or on the bottom rung, this will reduce any likelihood of the ladder moving. Wear some suitable footwear, my old steel toe capped work boots are ideal, fitted with a non slip sole.
Finally don't over do it, tiredness can cause you to make a mistake, take your time doing the job. Oh and I believe it is traditional to celebrate "topping out" of a new roof, I had a couple of nice glasses of Bo Jolly (Beaujolais to those who speak posh) that did the trick, though I did wait till I was back on terrafirma before quaffing said drink lol.
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