To ensure your roof remains watertight, roof traffic
should be kept to a minimum. Below are some handy
hints to minimise damage to your roof.
1. Only
access your roof when absolutely necessary and observe
safety requirements 2. Wear soft sole, non-slip
footwear 3. Always be aware of weather and
conditions, as tiles can be slippery 4. Extend your
ladder at least 1 metre past the gutter and secure
5. Only step on the lower centre of roof tiles
6. Secure a walkway of plywood, ladders, planks etc.
if heavy traffic is necessary 7. To remove objects
from the roof. Use a long stick or rake where possible
8. Remove roof tiles by kicking the leading face of
the overlapping tile towards the ridge 9. To avoid
possible leaking keep all gutters and other plumbing
channels free from debris or rubbish 10. When
performing any maintenance to your roof, it is
recommended that you consult a roofing specialist.
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