Carefully place a ladder by the side of the roof and make sure that it is stable and secure.
How to install roof jacks.
Ideally you should find the rafter first underneath the sheathing locate by feeling the nails.
When i m done i just drive the nails down flush tar over them with roofing cement.
All nails need to be carefully driven fully into a roof rafter to ensure a safe installation.
A ladder jack scaffold is a cost effective and portable temporary scaffold system.
Slowly go up the ladder to check if you are able to reach the sloping portion of the roof.
Middle jacks will help when extra material is loaded on the roof or when workers need to walk from spot to spot.
Then attach the tool into rafter by driving couple of 16d nails.
Make sure they are on the joists and not just into the sheeting.
With these instructions you will soon be a pro at installing roof jacks and get your roof done in no time.
Ladder jack scaffold systems are commonly used by contractors because of their quick erection and dismantling procedures as well as their.
You can fastenen them with with nails or heavy deck screws but 16p nails is what i use.
Make sure to examine each driven nail and test each roof jack before placing any planking on top.