Simple method i use is to set toeboards at bottom of pitch you can then set roof ladder on toeboards no ladder hook needed.
Painting on steep roofs.
There is a simple inexpensive method that will allow you to safely work off your roof and access the areas you need to paint.
I have old 24 foot extension that i broke into two 12 foot straight ladders very light only one hand to lift also if you need to reach higher plank can be set with one end on roof ladder and other on extension ladder running up past eave of roof probally want a helper.
It comes as a set that.
How to paint dormers on a steep roof.
Most importantly safety is the biggest concern here.
Painting this section of your house that has a steep roof is impossible without a way to safely stay on it.
To give the platform traction on the steep roof we attached two strips of self adhesive weatherstrip to the underside.
Create a triangular platform with an angle opposite the roof a bevel gauge and level will show you what the level needs to be.
Calling in the experts to paint exterior dormers on a 17 pitch roof.
Any tricks to painting on a roof.
Some roofs are so high and so steep that even working from scaffolding can be dangerous.
We made ours of half inch plywood with a lip around the top.
I did try to use a piece of foam but could not move it easily.
Climb up the ladder.
I could not hold the paint and steady myself at the same time.
If you somehow fall off the roof that you can get hurt pretty bad.
Almost took a spill.
I tried to paint standing on a steep pitched room today.
A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof.