As a roofer, you need the correct Ladder to get the job done. Even if you’re not a roofer, but plan to do some DIY projects on your roof, you need the right ladder. Here’s a look at the best type of ladder for roofing projects.

Extension Ladder for Roofing

An Extension Ladder is the right choice for your roofing needs. You can choose from about 14 to 40 feet giving you plenty of height to reach any area you need and to get up onto your roof. This type of ladder will be easier to store and move from one job site to another, as well.

Extension ladders are made with two portions. One portion slide up and down the other portion making it easy to adjust the height to fit just what you need. You can use the same ladder to reach different roof heights and since it’s made with two sections, it won’t take up as much space.

Stability of an Extension Ladder

When you’re working on the roof, you need stability. An extension ladder leans against the house or gutter, which allows you to get up onto the roof or get to the roofline easily. You can hang Christmas lights and clean gutters easily with this type of ladder.

Aluminum or Fiberglass

Extension ladders come in two choices; aluminum extension ladder or fiberglass extension ladder, which means you’ll have a lightweight ladder either way. You can choose either type of ladder and you won’t have to worry about how much it weighs.

Extension Ladder Safety

When you use an extension ladder for roofing, you need to make sure you do it safely. These ladders are not self-supporting. You need to choose a good solid surface and lean the ladder against a flat and stable surface of the home. When leading the ladder against the roof, you want to make sure the top of the ladder extends three feet above the roof line.

When you follow these instructions, you’ll have a stable ladder to work with. You can also get a few ladder accessories to make the ladder even safer and more stable.

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