Your roof sheets might be leaking, your gutters clogged with leaves and branches, or a few tiles might have been blown away during hurricane Katrina. Whatever the case may be you will one day have to face the daunting prospect of having to use a roof ladder so that you can maintain your home. Because people have actually died due to inadequate safety precautions when using ladders it becomes very important for you to read this.

Before hopping excitedly onto the ladder you must make sure that all bolts, hinges and rungs are intact and properly fastened. Loose screw bolts and hinges can easily render a ladder wobbly, thereby exposing you to the scary possibility of falling head first onto the solid ground. So take your screw drivers a day before the job and make sure you fasten screws to prevent falling off the ladder. » Read more: Tips On Using A Roof Ladder Safely