How To Lift A Heavy Object Onto A Roof

Lift heavy objects with a shoulder dolly if you re with a partner.

How to lift a heavy object onto a roof. The ladder model requires a metal ladder on which to operate. Lift the locking levers on both sides you may need to use long nose pliers and slide the back straight up to remove it from the recliner. Tie the footrest in place so it doesn t spring open. Slip the harness on over your head so it makes an x in the middle of your back and so the metal buckle is at waist level.

You may be able to sling a bundle over your shoulder and safely climb and extension ladder onto the roof but soon your shoulder will be protesting and chances are you ll be looking for a new method. Shoulder dollies are harnesses worn by 2 people so they can carry a heavy object between them. A roofing hoist is a device designed to lift heavy roofing materials from the ground onto the roof of a building safely and quickly. The swing beam model mounts directly to the roof of a building and uses a pulley system to lift materials to the roof.

The two most common designs are the ladder hoist and the swing beam hoist. A few different types of roofing hoist exist. Caron is lifting some lar.