Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on April 22, 2013, 05:34:47 pm
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I thought i better post this on here to educate you lot, as Stuart is doing his best to trip up all the OAPs of Bakewell ;D
This is for those who dont know how to work on decking safely.
:o :o
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some custies would be pi**ed off with holes left in the decking.
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You need a safety matt to cover them rusty nails you have used.
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SHOCKING !!! :o :o :o :o :o
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just lay a wet scrim out flat, no holes n the ladder won't slip..
I'm only joking in case anyone trys it tomorrow
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surely this is not serious. ???
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I think you may have pinched this idea from Stuart.
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if its too slippy just don't do it, or start using a pole , never take a chance for a few ££££, it may be your last
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some custies would be pi**ed off with holes left in the decking.
Not as ped off as yourself if you came off the ladder.
Actually, Ive not had one customer that selfish to stop me using this technique to ensure my safety.
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if its too slippy just don't do it, or start using a pole , never take a chance for a few ££££, it may be your last
Gutter cleaning, not windows.
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I use an old bath towel on wet decking. Works for me.
John
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;D. That's amazing!!! What an idea, but not one I would employ.....ever. :P
I would never lean an old hammer up against my ladder thinking that it would stop the ladder slipping backwards. You need something heavier than that Matt!
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image what it looks like after about 20 cleans ;D ;D ;D ;D
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LOL
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I have done this before when working in the roofing trade... But only if there isnt another person there to foot the ladder or if you carnt tie the ladder to somthing.
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that wil be one ex custie therey mate ;D
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Its only a one-off, gutter clean. 8)
I'm wasted here.
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if your using ladders for gutter clearing then a bag of sand will stop your ladder slipping backwards.no need to make holes in the decking!!most customers wouldnt like it IMO.
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When did you last do your ladder inspection Matt?
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Most times I use it Stu.
Why?
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I wouldn't dream of trusting a bag of sand on some decking Daz. Wet they can be like ice rinks.
Holes in decking? Customers are going to have to take that one on the chin. Most decking is covered liberally with holes anyway, it's where it's screwed to the joists underneath.
For a one man band setup this is a great solution. Solid, safe. I'd fa r rather trust my safety to something secured than just an objects weight.
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I'm with Dazmond on this one.
If a custy has just spent their hard earned money on new decking, the last thing they want is to see the window cleaner knocking 4" nails into it.
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just saying matt.i have used a bag of sand years ago with no problems but i wouldnt climb a ladder on decking now anyway as i dont clear gutters generally although i do make acceptions on very rare occasions.
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This post is how not to I take it. Making holes in clients decking..oh deary me.
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cowboy bateman ;D ;D ;D ;D
buy a gutter vac you tight a s s
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Uh oh, the CIU custard police have stirred.
;D. ;D
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cowboy bateman ;D ;D ;D ;D
buy a gutter vac you tight a s s
I was thinking that today actually Franky. It still doesn't negate the need for a ladder though, particularly if working alone. There are plenty of times even with a vac you'll need to get up there on a ladder.
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There is a ladder matt from cleaning spot that will grip on any surface even ice.
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If you had moved the ladder a few inches back or forward then
you could have put the nails through the gaps and into the joists.
You wouldn't see any holes after the nails where pulled out.
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That is a fair point. What I do find a little funny (funny ha ha) is no-one has asked if I'd mentioned this to the client or asked them if they minded.
CIU custard police at their best. ;D ;D
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cowboy bateman ;D ;D ;D ;D
buy a gutter vac you tight a s s
I was thinking that today actually Franky. It still doesn't negate the need for a ladder though, particularly if working alone. There are plenty of times even with a vac you'll need to get up there on a ladder.
with a good gutter vac, you don't need ladder at all!
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You do if you knock an end cap off, or the down pipe is blocked past the S bend. Or the down pipe needs to be removed.
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I trust you have got good money for your van if you have invested in a horse. Yeeeeeehhhhhhhaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! ;D ;)
DISCLAIMER: The above is only for fun and illustration purposes only. ;D
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It's not like they are having their windows cleaned every month then the decking would look like a dart board. Once a year gutter cleaning at the most is hardly going to notice a couple of holes,especially if the same holes are used next time
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At least put screws in , easyier to take out , less damage . Bag of damp sand for me .
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It's not like they are having their windows cleaned every month then the decking would look like a dart board. Once a year gutter cleaning at the most is hardly going to notice a couple of holes,especially if the same holes are used next time
Its the CIU custard police mate, Ive stopped worrying about 'em.
Oi laffs ;D