To be safe the metal surface needs to be completely dry and clean.
Walking on corrugated roof.
You ll know when you step on a rafter because it will feel solid underfoot unless the rafter is rotted of course.
Avoid walking on the seams.
Walking on a roof can damage it or worse you may fall off and be injured or killed.
Rafters are normally located 16 to 24 inches apart.
Corrugated panels are also safe to walk on as those are screwed right onto the roof decking.
If you got roof areas where you know you may walk with some frequency or have workers up there walking you may want to talk to your installer when the roof is installed about using foam backers with those panels to give extra rigidity and walkability to the roof in those areas.
They are installed right onto the decking and it is recommended to step on the low valleys they have on.
If you think you may have areas that could get repeated foot traffic you will want to consider installing foam backers on those shingles.
Proceed to walk safely on the metal roof by staying on or at least near the rafters.
Before walking on any metal roof it is crucial first to verify the condition of the roof and check for dust pollen oil residue or moist on it.
Walking on metal shingle metal shake roofs the miracle of foam backers.
Walking on corrugated steel roofs corrugated steel roofs are also walkable and there is little risk to cause any damage by simply walking on them.