Walking on slide.

Since it can obviously hold the weight inside, can I walk on the roof of the slide?

Where I park in the summer I get leaves/branches deposited on it. I climb up on the roof and lean precariously over to sweep it off before closing the slide. I'm paranoid about ripping the roof on something. It sure would be easier if I could actually stand on it.

Hi Bill,
I probably would NOT stand on the slide roof, I've never read about anyone doing that on any of the forums that I read.

Would a ladder work better, maybe one of those ones that fold up to 4x3(or 4) inch like THIS

Bill, the floor is stronger than the ceiling. Don't do it!!

Ladder is good, slide awning is even better.

TC

Awning for slide is the only way to go. Then make a frame to go under it to keep water from puddling in a rain storm. I've never had to sweep leaves or anything off the awning slide covers.

I don't think the roof of the slide can support anything heavier than an acorn or two. I'd do as the others have suggested, get a ladder or slide cover. We have slide covers. If it rains, Scruffy lowers the front jacks and makes the rain run off. If we had anything under the slide covers to hold them up and keep the rain from puddling, we'd forget to get the stuff out and then something would break for sure.

Tater

Try a longer handle for your broom. I bought a 6' handle at HD with the screw tip. When I stand on the roof, I can reach all areas of the slide roof. By the way, after you sweep it, check inside when the slide is closed. You'll see a bunch of stuff that got pushed under the rubber weather seal. Simply vacuum it off.

oldelmer1 wrote:Hi Bill,
I probably would NOT stand on the slide roof, I've never read about anyone doing that on any of the forums that I read.

Would a ladder work better, maybe one of those ones that fold up to 4x3(or 4) inch like THIS

That's the ladder I have Tom...When I get done with it I just stuff it in the bumper of the cat.

This beats a broom any day. I have an old one with half the nozzle broken off. It's small and works perfectly well blowing off leaves, limbs, etc. It also helps dry the top if I've had heavy blowing rains. (I have slide toppers and love them) I also strap a ladder to the Cat ladder in back. I just used this picture as an example. I'm not endorsing Toro or any other brand. The old one I carry is a very early model Weed Eater and does the job for me. Pick one up at a yard sale for a few bucks.

BobnPi,

Thanks! That's a great solution. The longer handle was a good one also, and what I was thinking of trying.

I have a gas powered blower. I only need to do this in the fall and it'll work swell.

BTW, for those of you who have one, the vacuum function is also great. Run a thatching blade over the yard and then vac n' bag. The gizmo will basically take 4 bags of leaves and grind them into dust, fitting into a single bag. Rough numbers.

For some reason, I never really thought about the strength of our super slide on the drivers side. I have walked on this since it was new. When I scrub the roof or sweep leaves off, I always walk on it. Probably not a good idea. But then again, if you are wondering, I am 6' 11" @ 168lbs. I might thinkk about it twice since you mention it.

I walk on both of my slides. If they couldn't hold me then there would be a problem like rotting roof from a leak or something.

I walk on my slide too. It feels more solid then the roof is.

I walk on my slides when needed. Different brand, but the manufacturer has designed them to be walked on for doing maintenance and such.

Never walked on ours, wouldn't trust is since it is thinner than the floor, that's why I have the slide awning.