Here is what I do with my cover. Lay it out. Fold each side to the middle and then again. Put a strap around each end an the middle to keep it from unfolding while lifting. Tie a rope to the end strap. Using this method I am able to climb up with just the rope and then pull the end up. I pull up a little at a time and them move some forward and pull up some more. Once on the roof, you can then push out each side. I can do this by myself. I also use the ladder as a guide, when punning up the cover.