I’m posting this as a reminder to all to stay safe, particularly in attics and crawls and on the roof. This profession can be dangerous.
Always use the 3 point rule in attics, making 3 points of contact at all times so that if there is slip or trip you have a much better chance of catching yourself… and this not happening to you.
The lesson I learned it don’t trust the walk boards homeowners lay across the framing. I was focused on a damaged truss and the walk boards were particle board…you know how that ended!
I’m fine…the owner hurt his back and was moving very slowly. He was a triathalon athlete or I fear this would be a much sadder story. He was taking Christmas decorations out of the attic.
Another vote for not trusting boards in the attic. I almost went through yesterday. Luckily I was doing the three-point thing, and hadn’t fully committed to the step when the board broke.