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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: colin stee1e on August 16, 2014, 08:57:50 pm

Title: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: colin stee1e on August 16, 2014, 08:57:50 pm: I've been using a step ladder for shop work and lower level work since the day I started but have been wondering if I would find an A-frame ladder more useful. It seems that most cleaners use them. What are the benefits? What height would you recommend as an all rounder?

Cheers

Colin
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: deeege on August 16, 2014, 09:25:57 pm: 8ft 'A' frame is what you want. One if the best purchases I've made for my business, you will wonder how you ever managed without one.
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on August 16, 2014, 09:31:01 pm: Yep - A frame all the way.
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: Clever Forum Name on August 16, 2014, 10:11:40 pm: Today used a frame and step. A frame is amazing.

Go for the biggest you can carry!
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: Rob@Blast off on August 16, 2014, 10:42:10 pm: I prefer my small steps, got a 6 foot wooden a frame rotting away on my garage roof.
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: Positivity on August 17, 2014, 08:56:16 am: (http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q572/Gramthy/IMG_0830.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Gramthy/media/IMG_0830.jpg.html)
I made this last year it's about 7'6". I made this bigger one because the 6' one I made in 1990 and is still in mint condition was not high enough for the Victorian houses round here with the higher windows and ceilings.
They are much safer than stepladders the 3 point location works like a tripod in principle so they don't wobble or rock and you can use them no uneven and sloping ground.
I would say a must not just for window cleaners but anyone who uses a stepladder.
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: colin stee1e on August 17, 2014, 12:44:59 pm: I think I'll order a 3m a-frame then. I'll keep the steps in the van as the platform is always handy

Thanks for the replys
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: rosskesava on August 17, 2014, 02:11:11 pm: I've had said 3m is to long - 2m or maybe even 2.5m but not 3m.
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: G Griffin on August 17, 2014, 05:18:06 pm: Quote from: rosskesava on August 17, 2014, 02:11:11 pm
I've had said 3m is to long - 2m or maybe even 2.5m but not 3m.
I agree.
You would need to get in to tight spaces, too.
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: colin stee1e on August 17, 2014, 06:02:02 pm: Cool. 2.4m looks good and can get them for about £100 delivered
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: Clever Forum Name on August 17, 2014, 06:54:40 pm: Are you gonna buy a 2.5?

I have one which is 2.5 and it's only 3
Months old.

Wanted a bigger one you see

We could meet as I'm in bucks/beds area.
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: colin stee1e on August 17, 2014, 09:26:57 pm: Perfect, I'll send you an email
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: Frankybadboy on August 17, 2014, 10:03:58 pm: great for getting over gates as well
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: Tom White on August 18, 2014, 08:07:19 am: Smart wood work skills, Positivity.

On top of an A-Frame I'd also recommend a wagtail and a short pole. They're great for shop work.
Title: Re: A-frame vs Step ladder
Post by: dazmond on August 18, 2014, 08:19:48 am: ive got an 8ft single pointer.it only gets used for opening bolted gates these days but handy all the same. :)