In 2007 I started what has become a never ending DIY project. I took it upon myself to remove the roof of my home and build a complete 2nd story addition. Truth be told I had believed that I would be working on my garage addition by now, but no. Having a garage at this point is probably fantasy.

During the framing construction of this 2nd story addition I have fallen from the roof twice. The graphic video I am sharing below is a good reminder as to why you should wear a fall harness. A fall harness is not a complicated thing to install on your home. A kit can be purchased easily at any home improvement store. At the time of this post kits started at about $30.00. Most kits have both a temporary and permanent hook loop that is installed at the peak of your roof.

Having regularly used my fall harness after this incident and after my 2nd fall where I was wearing it, I have a strong belief in their use. I would highly recommend that you install one on your house if you ever go up on your roof.

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