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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Frequently Asked Questions & Useful Resources => Topic started by: Simonhammer on June 24, 2007, 05:40:48 pm

Title: What size ladder do I require?
Post by: Simonhammer on June 24, 2007, 05:40:48 pm

Hello, I am in need of a ladder, but not sure what size I need or wether to buy brand new or second hand? As I am just starting out I assume second hand would be more cost effective, but am very unsure on the size I'd need. Any help greatly appreciated.

Many thanks, Simon.

Title: Re: What size ladder do I require?
Post by: Gordon Saunders on June 24, 2007, 06:19:20 pm

Hi Simon
          Buy a new ladder . If you are going to climb it on a regular basis least you can trust it . Dont get a diy ladder it needs to be a box section ladder preferably a trade one . might be a bit heavier but will be sturdier under foot . And definatly get some saftey training .
  Gordon

Title: Re: What size ladder do I require?
Post by: tacky on June 24, 2007, 10:24:26 pm

hi iv always use 3.5 mtrs 11.rung .80 pound .make is titan .covers 99%of my work .if u buy new ladder ask seller to order a couple of rubber feet same time .saves hassel later on .

Title: Re: What size ladder do I require?
Post by: Adam Boss on June 25, 2007, 09:18:19 pm

I'm with Tacky on this, 3.5 Titan, get some Trim to Fit feet for spares, plus a Rojak ladder stopper and some ladder mits and then you are sorted.

Regards

Adam ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: What size ladder do I require?
Post by: Neil271052 on June 28, 2007, 03:09:44 pm

IMO get a 3.5 set of points.

WC points are so much handier, you can get halfway up the window making it far easier to clean plus no damage on plastic sills.