Generally speaking it is as safe to walk on a metal roof 30 or 50 years after installation as the day it was installed.
Is it safe to stand on a flat roof.
Here at south thames roofing we can help you develop a flat roof for your extension that is built around your exact needs.
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Recently we carried out major roof repairs in colliers wood where the homeowner had repeatedly walked on the flat roof and caused structural damage.
Make sure you follow the directions on how to put the harness on according to the instructions from the manufacturer because each brand can vary.
Basically a harness attaches you to the roof to prevent falling if you lose your footing.
A deck or terrace on a flat roof creates additional strain.
Even asphalt gets damaged from repeated traffic something that isn t necessarily true of metal.
So before you climb up there to hang holiday decorations or fix that roof before winter comes take heed.
Use a roof safety harness to walk safely on a roof if it s in poor condition or if it s very steep.
In fact metal roofs can stand up to you walking on them better than ceramic tiles and some other roofing systems.
A 900 square foot flat roof in the san francisco area made of concrete tiles costs.