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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: david68 on June 30, 2006, 11:33:53 pm

Title: Ladder Stop
Post by: david68 on June 30, 2006, 11:33:53 pm

As some of you already know, I'm new to this career.
I have brought some ladder mats which help with un even ground.
Should i consider as a must to also buy a ladder stop.
I always put saftey first and will use a exstension pole if i think ladders will not be safe to use.

Dave

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: chris@c.m.s on July 01, 2006, 12:26:11 am

Ladder stop? do you mean the ROJAK stopper I have never had a need for one I always use the ladder mat but some swear by them, wouldnt even think about an extension pole with traditional tools, if you want safety then look into wfp. 

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: ronaldo on July 01, 2006, 01:44:46 am

Dave always used a Rojak and never had no problems with it, even though i,m using a wfp system now the Rojak always comes out if were on fascias or awkward windows and i have 100% confidence in it.

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: David 'Duck' Clare on July 01, 2006, 01:32:26 pm

i use a rojak - it is very good and well worth the £40 cost.

as for extension poles - i have an unger 3.8 mtr pole that i saw used to good effect in the USA, they are difficult to master using trad tools - but once you do its so much quicker than on a ladder.....however you can clean frames correctly using them

DC

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: windows_chepstow on July 01, 2006, 04:01:57 pm

Ladder stoppers are great for any dodgy window.

A tip from Roy Harding was to drill four holes, one in each corner of the mat (not an easy task I found) and when using on grass, you can peg it to the ground using tent pegs; for any extreme angles.

I only use mine when cleaning gutters now, since I use WFP mostly, and definately on any dodgy window access.

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: macc on July 01, 2006, 10:07:26 pm

Hi. Ive read on here about Rojak. What is a Rojak?  ???

Macc

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: windows_chepstow on July 01, 2006, 10:10:05 pm

Quote from: macc on July 01, 2006, 10:07:26 pm

Hi. Ive read on here about Rojak. What is a Rojak?  ???

Macc

It's a ladder stopper.

You place it under your ladder and it spread the weight out over a larger area and decreases your chances of your ladder slipping out from underneath you.

Google for it.

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: macc on July 02, 2006, 05:29:41 pm

Thanks Tosh.  ;D

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: Spursboy1972 on July 02, 2006, 06:51:55 pm

The rojak ladder stopper is an essential bit of kit. I would be lost without it. Pain in the arse to carry around with you but invaluable piece of kit.

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: Mike George on July 03, 2006, 07:57:53 am

Dave's question was whether he needs a ladder stopper as well as the mats.

I use mats on uneven ground and to avoid holes in the lawn, and also anywhere the ground is a bit slippy - like wooden decking and mossy concrete - but if I can't get the ladder at the right angle I don't climb it. I can't see the need for a stopper as well as mats.

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: jouk45 on July 03, 2006, 10:19:51 am

this is what the rojak looks like
heres another good link for ladder accesiories. http://www.brownsladders.co.uk/acatalog/FEET_FOR_LADDERS.html
link here  http://www.windowcleancentre.co.uk/productdetails.aspx?ProductID=196&SectionID=37

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: macc on July 03, 2006, 06:18:28 pm

Thanks jouk, I think im goins to get one.

Im wfp now but i cant do what i used to do on a ladder,  ::). Gone soft.  ;)

Macc

Title: Re: Ladder Stop
Post by: jeff1 on July 03, 2006, 07:41:13 pm

Hi Joe

Just had a look at the link, good idea I'm going to make my own, probably cost me around a fiver for the ally, and welding,
Drill four holes in the corners for pegging to soft ground, seen that idea on a post here somewere.