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Default Roofing - non slip footwear?

Any recommendations for an inexpensive way to give shoes/trainers
better grip/non-slip on slate roofs.

Flexible shoes, not boots, with a good bold tread work best for me.
On anything other than brand new roofs, they seem better than rock-
climbers super-grip footwear.
You may also want a harness, rope and instruction how to rig safety
gear. Sliding off and breaking both arms [happened to a friend, just
from a detached garage] does not speed the job, and being caught by your
mate as you were sliding past him [happened to me] is dodgy.
Best bet really is:-

Yes, Hire a roof ladder.


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