How to walk on an old tile roof

This video shows a few tips for how to move around on an old roof without breaking too many tiles or slates.

Пікірлер: 136

  • @rjgilligan
    @rjgilligan5 жыл бұрын

    Man, I wish I would have seen this video before I went prancing about on my roof in my leotard. Could have saved myself a lot of trouble.

  • @howacarworks

    @howacarworks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the worst bit is when the police helicopter is up and they're chasing you around trying to get you into a net.

  • @dollarking9641

    @dollarking9641

    5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe climbing into a milfs room

  • @andyspencer6308

    @andyspencer6308

    3 жыл бұрын

    You say that, but it ruined my plans for the rest of the weekend 😔

  • @mydevices5503

    @mydevices5503

    3 жыл бұрын

    I also learnt this lesson the hard way...

  • @torvaldalexander4906

    @torvaldalexander4906

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those are not ideal footwear.

  • @andymhieler5792
    @andymhieler5792 Жыл бұрын

    Had to strap on a few chimney cowls that were awkward to carry by hand due to their large size, your tip about using a rucksack was genius. Thanks mate

  • @jedward1411
    @jedward14112 жыл бұрын

    Well done good advice. You're saving lives here.

  • @taurusview9
    @taurusview93 жыл бұрын

    Kudos for such wonderful presentation....THANK YOU!

  • @trackie1957
    @trackie1957 Жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful, thank you!

  • @themoderntemplar1567
    @themoderntemplar15674 жыл бұрын

    As an old school slater i can't remember ever having the luxury of picking a dry day to work, especially in Scotland 😂. Some of the shit we had to do like brushing off snow in order to work woulda had health & safety having seizures. Any kids thinking about being slaters...dont! Trust me 😬

  • @bradleygreen8827

    @bradleygreen8827

    4 жыл бұрын

    Makes my spine shiver reading your comment mate. Hat off to ya

  • @katiehenderson7167

    @katiehenderson7167

    3 жыл бұрын

    a feel ur pain 😂😂

  • @tedmagnum6968
    @tedmagnum69682 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks. I've got moss to clean out of a gully which is making my roof leak. This gave me top tips.

  • @richardday2893
    @richardday28932 жыл бұрын

    I use to weigh 99kg and break tiles alot. I purposely lost weight down to 76kg in six months , now rarely break tiles now. ( My new line of work involved walking on roofs, that's why I had to loose weight) I know this comment is boring 😂

  • @tititata1

    @tititata1

    3 ай бұрын

    Health is wealth. Side job benefit like this can be better than cash bonus

  • @TheKingsbridge
    @TheKingsbridge3 жыл бұрын

    I use old sofa cushions,rip foam out of them, I’ve bought foam last time, 120mm thick , 3ft x 3ft cost about £65 each. You can use them on slate,handmade tiles, all profile tiles & don’t slide off . Great for tile repairs👍👍

  • @judebrown2672
    @judebrown26724 жыл бұрын

    Great advice. Cheers.

  • @zedman442
    @zedman4424 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, no nonsense advice.

  • @robmaule4951
    @robmaule49513 жыл бұрын

    Top tips, thanks fella!

  • @justinkelly3647
    @justinkelly36472 жыл бұрын

    Love your work, great Video!

  • @bmwm6661
    @bmwm66614 жыл бұрын

    Very Informative, thanks dude

  • @Virtualmix
    @Virtualmix4 жыл бұрын

    0:25 Pro tip: Throw random tiles off the roof with no warning whatsoever. If you don't have an old tile, you can throw a hammer.

  • @CH-gb7hf

    @CH-gb7hf

    3 жыл бұрын

    It took 3 attempts before he finally hit next doors car.

  • @carlhosker1544

    @carlhosker1544

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @Dggb2345

    @Dggb2345

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @anotherproblemsolvedllc5263

    @anotherproblemsolvedllc5263

    3 жыл бұрын

    On my roof jobs, ppl on the ground KNOW im work on the roof and steer clear of the drop zone of the roofing thats coming. If the morons down below are "in my jobsite zone" then they deserve to get hit for being retarded. Way to be negative though👍

  • @HouseFairyDIY

    @HouseFairyDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps he knew there was no-one nearby.

  • @DerekTJ
    @DerekTJ4 жыл бұрын

    Such a good channel

  • @user-vy2fm9dh5e
    @user-vy2fm9dh5e3 жыл бұрын

    Before I walked on roof like you said, I thought I did very stupid way. Now I know that is correct way.

  • @markusass
    @markusass3 жыл бұрын

    When you're up on a roof and are an amateur, you tend to crab-walk like that anyway out of necessity and safety fears. Good advice about getting the rafters under you though for maximum support. The timbers of the roof I've been on are 180 years old, remarkably. The battens are probably a lot younger.

  • @HouseFairyDIY
    @HouseFairyDIY2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! I have lots of broken tiles and a hole in my roof. I wouldn't dare get up there though!

  • @LibertypopUK
    @LibertypopUK11 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @usman7207
    @usman72074 жыл бұрын

    Really good video, thanks my guy.

  • @whatmouth

    @whatmouth

    Жыл бұрын

    What a load of absolute bollocks Joe public will listen to anything and then say how great it is. Jesus I've seen it all now .get me out of here 50 years roofing I just can't comment on this ....may be a hovering jet pack ... Here come the Joe puplics replays ...yes fantastic! where do I get one ? Is it petrol? Wow your amazing ? Can I use my jet pack to point the ridge blar de fuckin blar

  • @alen_ELMLB
    @alen_ELMLB4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!!

  • @y_not
    @y_not Жыл бұрын

    Most helpful walking on roof video I've found, thanks

  • @StevePhillips
    @StevePhillips2 жыл бұрын

    Good camera work and sound excellent quality, nice presentation, right to the point and helpful.

  • @HouseFairyDIY

    @HouseFairyDIY

    2 жыл бұрын

    The sound was so good wasn't it?! He had a mic on his top. But no interference.

  • @StevePhillips

    @StevePhillips

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HouseFairyDIY I wonder was it a transmitter or wire connection.

  • @davidwalton7478
    @davidwalton74783 жыл бұрын

    good advice for a novice like myself,,thanks...

  • @453421abcdefg12345
    @453421abcdefg12345 Жыл бұрын

    An excellent confidence builder! The only comment I would make is the less weight you have on your feet by crabbing, the more chance there is of sliding off the roof, if you stay more upright then you will not slide.

  • @DrRichardKirk
    @DrRichardKirkАй бұрын

    Oh yes, that last point. I have been surprised by a shower of rain on concrete tiles. I lost a lot of grip, so I sat down and waited until it stopped.

  • @ABC-rh7zc
    @ABC-rh7zc4 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thanks.

  • @philryan6900
    @philryan69003 жыл бұрын

    Excellent communication, and didn't try and sell a book. I respect that these day's.

  • @Singapom888
    @Singapom8884 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video. Cheers.

  • @paulpaul8861
    @paulpaul88615 жыл бұрын

    Im looking to build a small single storey extension with a flat roof but can't find any good videos on constructing the roofing frame, so maybe a video on that would be great. If you need to build any roofs in the near future.

  • @ChrisRubeo
    @ChrisRubeo4 жыл бұрын

    Great info, thanks. Quick question: what camera/mic do you guys use?

  • @408pisto
    @408pisto5 жыл бұрын

    Leave your Superman outfit at home 😂 mate that was funny

  • @SpeakerMunkey
    @SpeakerMunkey2 жыл бұрын

    You're a great educator, shame you haven't kept up with the videos

  • @richardhardaker4586
    @richardhardaker45863 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, thank you very much. I have been using a lashed ladder (resting on ground) to eyebolt on rafter end with another ladder jammed on top and running up roof. Is this also a recommended way where area is small and within reach of ladder? I certainly felt safer that way!

  • @bb-bc3zw
    @bb-bc3zw3 жыл бұрын

    How does this guy have such high quality production but only 3 videos?!?!?!

  • @nthlevel

    @nthlevel

    3 жыл бұрын

    i was wondering that too, had to watch all videos because i like listening and the coverage. Really good

  • @beerbandit291

    @beerbandit291

    3 жыл бұрын

    10 years jail for manslaughter by throwing tiles off a roof onto public footpath.

  • @anotherproblemsolvedllc5263

    @anotherproblemsolvedllc5263

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@beerbandit291 On my roof jobs, ppl on the ground KNOW im work on the roof and steer clear of the drop zone of the roofing thats coming. If the morons down below are "in my jobsite zone" then they deserve to get hit for being retarded.

  • @johnsmith99997

    @johnsmith99997

    3 жыл бұрын

    He fell through a roof.

  • @markyc6674

    @markyc6674

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes good quality but now disappeared?

  • @garypick
    @garypick9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for doing this. I have a roof very similar to this that I will be cleaning soon, and I'm trying to figure out how I can minimize contact or not walk on the roof at all. Apparently, the terracotta tiles the home owner has are very expensive and I am not trained to replace them. I'm going to be using sodium hypochlorite to clean the tiles and do a heavy rinse. I noticed the roof you are on has a lot of the same Gloeocapsa magma or lichen. Any thoughts on cleaning them? Some people shy away from it but I believe, if done quickly and the cleaners are washed off properly, there is no need to worry.

  • @samcaldwell7694
    @samcaldwell76944 жыл бұрын

    The safest way is to hire a crawler or on this type of roof fix hooks to the top wall and put old cushion down ladder on top and tie ladder to hooks

  • @diesel92kj1
    @diesel92kj13 жыл бұрын

    We never used to to use a crawler ladder on tile, just slipped a few tile up to create a ladder but we would never walk on slate.

  • @jethrobodean8585
    @jethrobodean85855 жыл бұрын

    "Polyester leotard or shinny leggings..." ROFL

  • @DanielinLaTuna
    @DanielinLaTuna4 жыл бұрын

    Please do some more house videos

  • @Wood-h6i
    @Wood-h6i4 жыл бұрын

    Good info Robert from coronation street

  • @mglinkowski
    @mglinkowski3 жыл бұрын

    @learnbuilding what boots are those?

  • @junle5162
    @junle51624 жыл бұрын

    I would like this man to fix my roof please. book a ticket to fly to Australia please.

  • @simonhep
    @simonhep5 жыл бұрын

    Polyester leggings and superman outfit - how did you know what I always wear when doing roofing work? Well done for saying that with a straight face a not a trace of sarcasm!

  • @joeyhoward1099
    @joeyhoward10992 жыл бұрын

    OMG LOOK AT THE FLASHING BEHIND HIM SHOCKING

  • @arkranum9487
    @arkranum94874 жыл бұрын

    Any tips for going down a 300 year old slate roof :)

  • @masterprogrammer8332
    @masterprogrammer83324 жыл бұрын

    I can do anything in my house, but going up to the roof is NO. Flying 3000m above on my paraglider, it's not a problem. But those roofs are for the roofers to climb :)

  • @Alexanderussell
    @Alexanderussell3 жыл бұрын

    what kind of boots are you wearing in this video?

  • @Tahsin_Hussain
    @Tahsin_Hussain9 ай бұрын

    Can you make a video of, how to remove old Fibreglass Dusty insulation from old house Roof Attick and make it a safe to walk and a Room if possible.

  • @CC-io3nc
    @CC-io3nc3 жыл бұрын

    My house roof trusses are only 3inch. Is that normal? I thought standard size was 4 inch

  • @mattgloss8580
    @mattgloss85803 жыл бұрын

    Fall protection harness save lifes.

  • @jasonantigua6825
    @jasonantigua68254 жыл бұрын

    Throwing tiles off the roof! Seen it all now!!!

  • @MrSmid888

    @MrSmid888

    3 жыл бұрын

    Onto the lawn about 12ft away. What’s the issue with that ? He’s not on a busy high street.

  • @anotherproblemsolvedllc5263

    @anotherproblemsolvedllc5263

    3 жыл бұрын

    On my roof jobs, ppl on the ground KNOW im work on the roof and steer clear of the drop zone of the roofing thats coming. If the morons down below are "in my jobsite zone" then they deserve to get hit for being retarded. Do you carry all your shingles down?! 🤣

  • @plummetplum
    @plummetplum Жыл бұрын

    I can hear echoes of Fred Dibnah in this chaps voice.

  • @Benzknees
    @Benzknees3 жыл бұрын

    If you lean forward onto your arms you’re increasing the chances of your feet sliding backwards. I’ve nearly fallen off roofs doing that. Professional roofers all walk upright, and ideally stay near their cat ladder unless there’s scaffolding in place.

  • @Kimsam313
    @Kimsam3133 жыл бұрын

    Please make more videos with those arms!

  • @jamesmitchell6288

    @jamesmitchell6288

    3 жыл бұрын

    I will 😂

  • @noelmcloughlin9135
    @noelmcloughlin91354 жыл бұрын

    This bloke is obviously a professional. To do any work on a roof you need proper training and tuition not just a 10 Minute video. Leave the work to those who know what they are doing. One fall and you’re toast.

  • @anotherinternetaddict

    @anotherinternetaddict

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or Pizza...

  • @eljonno69
    @eljonno694 жыл бұрын

    You rob them boots off Robin Hood

  • @johnharding6394
    @johnharding6394 Жыл бұрын

    The safest way is to let the wife do it

  • @techterry5299
    @techterry52993 жыл бұрын

    seems like everyone is fixing their house during this lock down period

  • @davypig571
    @davypig5714 жыл бұрын

    What happened?! Three videos is all the universe gets?

  • @reeceohare43
    @reeceohare432 жыл бұрын

    Put one foot in front of the other, sorted

  • @mick949
    @mick9493 жыл бұрын

    have scaffold simple

  • @ahmadfaraz8863
    @ahmadfaraz8863 Жыл бұрын

    My weight on the scale is 60kg ,i walk on the roof like a monkey😂😂😂...spreading legs and ass up face down , its easy sofar.i am fitting cables and doing roof drops ,attic cablings for broad band and 📺 tv connections .i was here to see this video how more properly i can do safe work...thanks video is helpful❤

  • @richardbriggs1335
    @richardbriggs13353 жыл бұрын

    Next week's tip. How to wire a plug with a butter knife

  • @DrLoverLover
    @DrLoverLover4 жыл бұрын

    Dont walk on a tile roof. Easy rule

  • @arkranum9487
    @arkranum94874 жыл бұрын

    Ive seen someones head get sliced off as a tile cut straight through(all the way)

  • @philbotherobot
    @philbotherobot4 жыл бұрын

    Fuckin ruck sack !?? 😂😂

  • @Kingrizz69
    @Kingrizz692 жыл бұрын

    The secret is fucking don’t if you can’t get the tiles anymore 😂

  • @broodjekaas6805
    @broodjekaas68054 жыл бұрын

    Ima challenge you. Look at 2:10 without thinking the brick behind him is the floor/streeting and the stone oven exaust thing a walk path

  • @themoderntemplar1567

    @themoderntemplar1567

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bollocks, check out the flashing at the bottom of the bricks, he's on that roof 100%.

  • @broodjekaas6805

    @broodjekaas6805

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@themoderntemplar1567 r/wooooosssssshhhhhhhh

  • @TheOldWarden

    @TheOldWarden

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@broodjekaas6805 how is that a woosh you clown

  • @broodjekaas6805

    @broodjekaas6805

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheOldWarden now i re-read it.. i must be stoned af back then

  • @lindsayyoung5424
    @lindsayyoung54243 жыл бұрын

    Hope your Insurance Company watch this......

  • @shootit6144
    @shootit61442 жыл бұрын

    You’d do better Pushing the tiles up and change the coyboy boots 👢🤣

  • @GHOOGLEMALE
    @GHOOGLEMALE2 жыл бұрын

    Nope - Not me - My best tool for the job is a mobile phone - get you guys round to do it haha

  • @tinkletoesrus
    @tinkletoesrus Жыл бұрын

    dont have your back to a verge

  • @Daemiex
    @Daemiex2 жыл бұрын

    i do all my roofwork in a shiny leggings i dont know what your talking about

  • @TheVelvetKitten
    @TheVelvetKitten Жыл бұрын

    Use foam bumper pads and stop cracking tiles. Geez.

  • @faeriesweremidwifes592
    @faeriesweremidwifes5924 жыл бұрын

    Where are you? Turkey? Low quality build everywhere!

  • @Ragnar8504

    @Ragnar8504

    4 жыл бұрын

    My best guess is eastern Europe, somewhere. That kind of tile was quite popular in Germany, Austria and some surrounding countries/former parts of these countries. The slightly rundown state of everything would fit in with that but you can find that pretty much anywhere.

  • @matgurd
    @matgurd4 жыл бұрын

    Are you a roofer? You shouldn’t walk on plain tile roofs,or slate roofs. You CAN walk on big concrete tiles. As a roofer I always use ladders, if you can’t use a roof ladder then use a normal ladder sat on foam to protect the tiles/slates. Strap\tie the upright ladder so it’s safe, then tie the ladder that’s up the roof to the upright! Or if able to use a roof ladder this will support itself safely with the hook over the ridge line

  • @Dmoriarty1993

    @Dmoriarty1993

    4 жыл бұрын

    I must say that's exactly what I've read about it.

  • @1hunrun508
    @1hunrun508 Жыл бұрын

    RG faut pas rêver

  • @Valar-q7g
    @Valar-q7g3 жыл бұрын

    Your footwear looks dodgy mate.

  • @mondayschild3493
    @mondayschild34932 жыл бұрын

    The best way is to lose weight

  • @craigkearney8883
    @craigkearney88833 жыл бұрын

    Obviously not a roofer considering every roofer knows the old tiles are far stronger under foot than new tiles

  • @johnroche7367
    @johnroche736711 ай бұрын

    Not many roofers wear leotards or shiny leggings 😂😂😂

  • @jasonantigua6825
    @jasonantigua68254 жыл бұрын

    I think this is a piss take!

  • @ethanreeve2386
    @ethanreeve23863 жыл бұрын

    This guy dont no shit ahaha about keep u hands on roof at all time how u gonna replace tiles with tiles if cant carry them up and when he says new tiles u can walk on cause its well made had he ever walked on new rosemary they pop easier than old one 😅😅

  • @webdj8122

    @webdj8122

    2 жыл бұрын

    This guy is clearly a professional; the way he presents the content fluently from memory is a sure sign. The fact you don't see that would suggest that you are infact not a professional.

  • @Jonny.a
    @Jonny.aАй бұрын

    Did he fall off? I got bored of his waffle.

  • @ubermenschen3636
    @ubermenschen36362 жыл бұрын

    Too much gymnastics. Place down a thin plywood as a walking surface.

  • @hughjaanus6680
    @hughjaanus66803 жыл бұрын

    "roof fel", tool bel" Could you not pronounce the T at the end of words, not difficul (hee hee).

  • @edwardcooper5479
    @edwardcooper5479 Жыл бұрын

    Fella who came to fix my roof fell through it !