steveo22

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Trad Guys - Multi Purpose Ladders?
« on: November 29, 2009, 02:12:38 pm »
http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/acatalog/mpb_4a26.jpg
Does anyone use these type of ladders for access over porches where the pitch is to great to stand on. Really useful bit of kit IMO.

martinsadie

Re: Trad Guys - Multi Purpose Ladders?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2009, 03:42:32 pm »
not feesable to keep getting of car for the odd window,get your normal ladder above the window and you should be ok

TonyD

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Re: Trad Guys - Multi Purpose Ladders?
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2009, 05:41:07 pm »
Looks useful, but I wouldn't trust it without footing.

dazmond

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Re: Trad Guys - Multi Purpose Ladders?
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2009, 10:13:24 pm »
i use a trad pole or ladders above the window over porches.3.5 metre 2 section trade ladder for normal domestic work and a 8ft single pointer for large downstairs windows.all windows on 2nd or 3rd floor i use the extension poles.rojak and mitts on ladder.
price higher/work harder!

bignick

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Re: Trad Guys - Multi Purpose Ladders?
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2009, 01:50:36 pm »

http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/acatalog/mpb_4a26.jpg
Does anyone use these type of ladders for access over porches where the pitch is to great to stand on. Really useful bit of kit IMO. 

Sod that!!.... you only get one chance!! too risky without a proper footing.  would either use pole or put the ladders above the window to get the 75 degree angle.
Bignick

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Re: Trad Guys - Multi Purpose Ladders?
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2009, 05:11:41 pm »
Surely that won't meet HSE regs regarding keeping so many points of contact with the ladder etc.



wizard

Re: Trad Guys - Multi Purpose Ladders?
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2009, 09:04:03 pm »
I think this is dangerous not for me and i am not skitish about ladders.

jonnyald

Re: Trad Guys - Multi Purpose Ladders?
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2009, 09:14:47 pm »
looks like it would be very hairy when you come back down ,at the point where you swing your hips over the middle joint,  oooops ,over she goes! :(