Special Shoes For Walking On Metal Roofs

In this video i reveal my favorite shoes to wear when installing a metal roof.

Special shoes for walking on metal roofs.

You should have the feeling that your shoes are sticking to the metal. In fact metal roofs can stand up to you walking on them better than ceramic tiles and some other roofing systems. All these features make them one of the best shoes for walking on metal roofs without slipping. A metal roof is extremely slippery by default especially if it s wet or covered with dust oil residue or pollen.

Metal roofs were popular in the 1800s and early 1900s. Today s metal roofs are virtually leakproof rustproof and are low maintenance. Safety comes first and you should take all the safety measures before going up on the roof. They re slippery and dangerous.

Merrell moab 2 hiking boot waterproof. There s nothing worse than walking on a shingle roof with slippery shoes. 4 steps for. This is the mid cut waterproof boot version of the merrell moab 2 line.

Top pick for cold weather. The metal surface is very smooth and slippery so you need to have good traction and a secure grip. Roofing is a physically demanding job. Generally speaking it is as safe to walk on a metal roof 30 or 50 years after installation as the day it was installed.

On metal roofs it s a must to wear rubber soled shoes. The best shoes boots for metal roofs are the soft soled shoes usually made of a light pliable rubber. The lower roof 4 12 was ok but i didn t feel all that secure. Don t walk on steep metal roofs unless you are experienced and don t need this video anyway.

When it comes to climbing steep roofs you need slip resistant sturdy durable and comfortable shoes. They will give the best grip and traction even on a wet metal roof. Even asphalt gets damaged from repeated traffic something that isn t necessarily true of metal. On the upper roof 5 12 i didn t feel very secure at all with regard to slipping and doubt i ll go up there again unless i can find a better solution.

There are still instances when you may need to walk on a metal roof though like to inspect it. On metal surfaces you will need boots or shoes with rubberized flat outsoles. Several foot wear products are available that are designed for use when walking on a metal roof. Also you will need soft soled and lightweight shoes.