You should always climb one rung at a time moving only one hand or one foot at a time.
How to climb a roof with a ladder.
This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.
Gutter and roof maintenance requires homeowners to take the occasional trip to the roof with a ladder.
Ask a helper to hold the ladder while you climb.
The first time you climb the ladder secure it with a rope or cord to an anchor point on the roof.
Roofers will usually use an extension ladder to gain access to the roof and a second extension ladder with wheels and hooks to secure it to the ridge of the roof to complete the work from the roof.
Always face the ladder as you climb and only use the rungs to climb opposed to the side rails.
Always keep three points of contact on the ladder.
This video explains how to safely get on to and off of roof safely from an extension ladder.
Climbing a ladder can be dangerous especially so if the roof is two stories or higher.
You should always face the ladder holding onto the rungs while you climb.
So before you climb up there to hang holiday decorations or fix that roof before winter comes take heed.
Either both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand.
Roofing contractor and american ladder institute.