Shoes to get up on roof - 9/12 pitch ...

[cwmoser]

Any recommendations on shoes to get around on a 9/12 pitch asphalt roof?
I'm not a roofer - just a homeowner who likes to do own maintenance.

I did learn about using a big foam pad to sit on while on the roof. That seemed
to help when I used the foam a few years ago.

 

[jynx]

Not sure any shoes are going to be good recommendation for that. I would just get a few pieces of foam and work them around with you as you are working. They make some foam bottom boots for some special occupations, but I don't know where you'd find them. Just a good pair of tennis shoes and try to do your work in the mornings or later in the afternoons.

 

[Redgrrr]

Skate board or indoor soccer shoes kickass for roofs, boots or shoes with ankle support are a no go for me on roofs personally.

 

[Living in the Past]

Back in the late seventies/early eighties when inflation was out of control the size of new homes got smaller. Builders were building homes with steep roofs with the idea large roof would keep a tiny house from looking tiny from the outside. Was doing HVAC at the time. Once on a 9/12 pitch roof my soles were so smooth I didn't trust them going back down. Ended up going down barefoot. This was in the summer time in Phoenix. My cabin's roof is 6/12 and use tennis shoes when cleaning the gutters. 9/12 pitch I would have to have a strong rope anchored to the ground on the opposite of the house. Doesn't matter what type of sole you have you start sliding your shoes are going to stop you. As I get older my wife gets upset every time I'm the roof. It will either be a safety harness pretty soon or hire someone.

 

[alia176]

I don't have much to add except to use the safety harness and a good anchor point on the peak of the roof. I use the harness kit that comes in a nifty bucket sold in the big box stores.

 

[John Smith]

After almost falling off a 8/12, there is no way I would get on a 8/12 again without a harness, let alone anything steeper.

 

[rusty_tlc]

36.5° = 9/12
When I was 22 and roofing I wouldn't even think about it.
Now, write a check to the guy.

 

[splitshot]

9/12 pitch I would have to have a strong rope anchored to the ground on the opposite of the house.

Key word "ground" not a bumper. Google the stories if you are unfamiliar.

I lost myself off our 4/12 pitch metal roof, the only way I get back up there is in Keens and a dose of spray-on fan belt dressing. Still, it's a scary prospect.

 

[Living in the Past]

Key word "ground" not a bumper. Google the stories if you are unfamiliar.

I lost myself off our 4/12 pitch metal roof, the only way I get back up there is in Keens and a dose of spray-on fan belt dressing. Still, it's a scary prospect.

It's time for a new roof at our cabin and kicked around the idea of a metal roof but that would also mean I would paying someone to clean the stove flue pipe and fireplace chimney. Even with a anchor point on the ground won't being going out on two story 6/12 pitch metal roof.

 

[splitshot]

Smart Man.

 

[Fast Eddy]

I have no idea what pitch my roof is, but last time I was up there (earlier this year) is the last time I'm going up there.

 

[micruz60]

Bears repeating

Smart Man.

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