Whether it’s your kid’s ball stuck on the roof or the tedious task of putting up Christmas lights, no one ever wants to have to find roof repair when you could be spending time with family. Walking on the roof is something that most of us have to do once in a while, but there is no scarier feeling than watching your roof tiles fall from under your feet. Walking on the roof is a tricky business, whether it’s putting your feet in the right places or evaluating your roof types, but you can avoid damage to your roof if you follow a few steps laid out by roof repairmen everywhere!
Mammoth Roofing & Solar is here to help you learn more! Luckily, walking on your roof doesn’t guarantee that there will be damage to it. It depends on a few factors such as the material of your roof shingles, the pace that you’re walking and even the weather outside.
The Roof Types
Unfortunately, the likelihood that your roof gets damaged when you’re walking on it depends heavily on the type of material that the roof is made out of. Different roof types need different care, so make sure that you properly identify which type of roof you’re about to walk on.
Clay Roof Shingles
Clay roof shingles are an investment, but certainly worth it if you’re ready to take care of them. Clay roof shingles are the heaviest and most expensive option on this list, often being seen in the Southwest and more tropical areas. However, this type of roof is far from the easiest to walk on.
The curved shape of these roof tiles makes them the hardest to walk on by far, as their curved shape forces all of your body weight into one area. This mixed with them getting slightly soggy when wet can be a dangerous combination for anyone wanting to gaze at the stars.
Wooden Roof Shingles
One of the beauties of wood shingles is that they last for a super long time. While it seems counterintuitive, wood shingles last the longest out of all roof types and often require the least roof repair. Wooden roof tiles are often found in the arid south, in colonial homes.
Unlike clay roof tiles, wooden roof tiles are significantly flatter and will disperse the weight of a human being. Try to avoid getting on the roof when it is wet if you can, and take smaller steps so as to not stretch too far for the wood to bend.
Asphalt Roof Shingles
Asphalt roof tiles are the most common form of roof tile, and are easily the safest to walk on. That being said, any walking on the roof has the ability to put too much pressure on the underlying parts of the roof, creating cracks that will require roof repair.
However, there is a significant risk of asphalt roof tiles being broken down by weather in a relatively short amount of time. This means that if the weather has been bad, asphalt roof tiles would not be safe to walk on in comparison to others. Avoid your asphalt tiles if there has recently been rain, or if you see crumbling.
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