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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Shane sharples on February 23, 2016, 09:33:04 pm

Title: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: Shane sharples on February 23, 2016, 09:33:04 pm
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Thinking of getting these as i think it'll be easier standing on a platform cleaning a conny roof instead of standing on ladders.... Any thoughts?
Has any one got these?
Cheers 👍
Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: Smurf on February 23, 2016, 10:02:38 pm
Might be ok on flat level ground maybe to use that as a platform but still looks a bit doddgy to me.
I've found some conservatory roof jobs can be pigs to do access wise so still need to gain enough height which maybe that platform would not be ideal to try to set up nor high enough to work from.

I carry a set of conservatory roof ladders also a set of ladders with ankalad stabalisers fitted that can be used free standing as well as set of combi ladders if need be.

Mind you after saying that if that set is not too dear to buy might be worth having a play yourself to see if they work for you or not.



Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 23, 2016, 11:06:15 pm
Bear in mind many conservatories have uneven ground and steps around them that you will need to work around. Some are very tight to boundary fences too.
Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: Rich Wilts on February 23, 2016, 11:53:01 pm
Waste of phuckin' money.
Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: Smurf on February 24, 2016, 12:02:34 am
Waste of phuckin' money.

I way trying to be not so blunt  ;D
Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: paulben on February 24, 2016, 05:58:49 am
Look same as screwfix got some for bungalow gutters but need something higher for conny roofs
Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: Shane sharples on February 24, 2016, 07:11:33 am
Thanks for your input! where do get your conservatory ladders from ?
Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: dazmond on February 24, 2016, 07:17:23 am
i use standard 3.5.m trade ladders and a stand off if needed although im seriously thinking of getting some proper conservatory ladders as i think it would make it easier to pole roofs from a ladder.

you guys that have conservatory ladders will they fit on a 2 bar roof rack?as i have no room in the van to store them.
Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: Smurf on February 24, 2016, 11:04:58 am
My pereferd choice most of the time is to use easi dec conservatory roof access system http://easi-dec.co.uk/store/conservatory-roof-access.html Bought it years ago as new from a fleebay private seller for £250.

I went for that make in the end because it has an adjustable stabaliser bar at the bottom of the ladder so can level the main section of the ladder if required which has proven does comes in very handy on jobs with uneven/sloping ground. Also the roof section comes with a kneeling tray for more comforatble working instead of resting your knees on bare rungs. Myself I don't use the roof section much as find it easier/quicker to use a wfp than having to keep taking the roof section off to move the ladder along.

My second prefered choice is to use a set of ladders with an akalad stabaliser fitted so can be used freestanding clear from the conservatory guttering.

Those easi-dec conservatory roof access systems can be transported on roof bars ok. However I found it easier and a lot less weight/hassle when transporting mine on the roof to take the bottom stabaliser bar, main ladder bar and roof section bar off and store them away in the van.



 











Title: Re: Combination ladders with platform for conservatory roof?
Post by: tonycarr on February 24, 2016, 05:15:14 pm
Thanks for your input! where do get your conservatory ladders from ?

just purchased a conny ladder myself, very handy to have

there`s a couple of used sets on ebay at the moment

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141908294888?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131734905173?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

there`s some new ones as well, can be quite pricey though

tony