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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: deeege on December 06, 2013, 10:56:17 am

Title: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: deeege on December 06, 2013, 10:56:17 am: Looking to buy a single 'A' frame to clean modern (quite high) retail units.

A bit of a newb question as I've never owned and 'A' frames and don't do much retail cleaning either.

Would these be up to the job or should I be looking at something better or taller?

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/index.php?option=com_aceshop&route=product/product&path=16_103&product_id=338
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: Chris - CBWC on December 06, 2013, 11:04:17 am: I would suggest not getting one any smaller than that. Before I clicked the link, I immediately thought you should be getting around a 7' single, which that is just shy of, is there one slightly bigger? Are you able to take a tape measure to the retail units? ! I use a 6' single A frame for my domestics - sometimes a 7' would make things easier, other times there's no way a 7' would be viable, it depends on the space you have to work with.

I used to clean the local Homebase before they got a nationwide contract and I could use either my double or single A frame going round the outside of the garden centre windows, but it was a stretch with the 6' single. Fortunately I had all the space I needed as there was no overhang. WFP back then would've been amazing
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: deeege on December 06, 2013, 11:15:09 am: Thanks for the reply Cbwc.

Yes I could take my tape measure but I'm inpatient and would like to order them today if possible. :)

Does this look more like it then:-
http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/index.php?option=com_aceshop&route=product/product&path=16_103&product_id=339
8.3ft in total.

Are Ramsey considered decent? What are the best manufacturer of a frames?
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: scottt24 on December 06, 2013, 11:49:20 am: Try Midland ladders I've always bought from them and never had any issues
Personally I have only ever bought 8ft A frames as they will easily get you over gates and reach all ground floor Window.
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: Dunner on December 06, 2013, 01:53:01 pm: Hi Deeege

I have had a Ramsey 8.3ft for 8 + years and they are great.

I am WFP and still use mine all the time for all sorts of things, not just Shop windows.

Years ago i had two trad vans, one in each and when i went WFP put both inside the one van. (I have a LWB Traffic so they fit inside)
Great for getting over gates, one on either side.

I get on flat roofs with them as well but sometimes could do with an extra foot or so for this.

I even use them inside for those really tall manor house sash windows and inside for stairwell windows, where me crate will not reach (yes i still use me good old trusted crate)

I put an old pair of socks over the feet so not to mark the carpets.

You can even put them onto the big shop windows glass if it is too wide to reach the top of the middle from either side.

I would not be without mine.
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: Rob Knapman on December 06, 2013, 02:34:48 pm: Got mine about 10 years ago from these http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/ (http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/) 7 Ft, got to say dont use it much these days, in fact I rarely take it off the van ;)
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: James Bulton on December 06, 2013, 04:31:34 pm: Never used a pointer just a extension pole for a squeegee.
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: g.brookes on December 06, 2013, 04:39:13 pm: M99% of my shops i just use an extension pole rather than A frame, much easier. Only time you need the A frame is if you've got a big sill on the top windows. for that i use midland ladders one, can't remember the size but its a bit taller than me and I'm 6 foot
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Post by: Rob Knapman on December 06, 2013, 04:46:13 pm: Good for louvre type slat windows... ;D
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: deeege on December 06, 2013, 05:03:14 pm: Thanks for replies guys. I'm going to order the 8ft Ramsey's!
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: Mitchellmoxo on December 06, 2013, 05:22:18 pm: once you have one you will wonder how you did without it!
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: Dunner on December 06, 2013, 05:43:27 pm: http://www.windowcleancentre.co.uk/productdetails.aspx?ProductID=189&SectionID=27

Are these cheaper.

I am sure i got mine from here and it is a Ramsey and has the metal badge.

You could call them and ask.
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: Tom White on December 06, 2013, 05:45:17 pm: A wagtail on a pole is great for this kind of work too. Just use the A-Frame where the wagtail wouldn't be suitable. It's much quicker for high and big windows than moving an A frame about.

You'll work out what's what yourself.
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: Rob Knapman on December 06, 2013, 05:54:42 pm: Quote from: Tosh on December 06, 2013, 05:45:17 pm
A wagtail on a pole is great for this kind of work too. Just use the A-Frame where the wagtail wouldn't be suitable. It's much quicker for high and big windows than moving an A frame about.

You'll work out what's what yourself.
Here Here!!!!
Title: Re: Single 'A' frame ladders for modern retail units.
Post by: dazmond on December 06, 2013, 09:11:46 pm: hi danny i have the ramsey 8 footer.bought mine from the windowcleancentre.handy for unbolting gates.good little ladder.

i used to use it for a few outside trad jobs but there all WFP now but still wouldnt be without mine. ;D

regards

dazmond