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Title: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: Pureandclean on July 01, 2008, 05:58:53 pm: Anyone able to reach up to 8 storeys as I have a qote I need to do. I can reach up to 5 storeys but don,t fancy buying a pole as it is a one off job.

North West area.
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: alanwilson on July 01, 2008, 06:02:40 pm: I think jeff brimble is the man for the job but he lives in wales or somewhere.

he will travel though.
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Post by: j.v. price ltd on July 02, 2008, 02:14:34 pm: I can help
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Post by: Captain Scarlet on July 02, 2008, 03:48:01 pm: what is the exact height to the top frame? Luke
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: windowwashers on July 02, 2008, 06:59:32 pm: Quote from: Rupertthehair on July 02, 2008, 03:48:01 pm
what is the exact height to the top frame? Luke
How would you find that out luke ?
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: jeff1 on July 02, 2008, 08:45:39 pm: Quote from: windowwashers on July 02, 2008, 06:59:32 pm
Quote from: Rupertthehair on July 02, 2008, 03:48:01 pm
what is the exact height to the top frame? Luke
How would you find that out luke ?

You can use a barometer :o

"If you want to be boring you could measure the air pressure on the roof and
at ground level, convert millibars to meters and get the height of the Building from that.

"But in the end the best method would probably be to knock on the caretakers
door and say, `Look; if you tell me how high this building is, I'll give you
this lovely new barometer.'" ;D ;D
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: windowwashers on July 02, 2008, 09:16:14 pm: Quote from: jeff1 on July 02, 2008, 08:45:39 pm
Quote from: windowwashers on July 02, 2008, 06:59:32 pm
Quote from: Rupertthehair on July 02, 2008, 03:48:01 pm
what is the exact height to the top frame? Luke
How would you find that out luke ?

You can use a barometer :o

"If you want to be boring you could measure the air pressure on the roof and
at ground level, convert millibars to meters and get the height of the Building from that.

"But in the end the best method would probably be to knock on the caretakers
door and say, `Look; if you tell me how high this building is, I'll give you
this lovely new barometer.'" ;D ;D
lol
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: jeff1 on July 02, 2008, 09:35:08 pm: I thought that would make you smile Ian ;D
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Post by: Captain Scarlet on July 03, 2008, 05:37:27 pm: Quote
How would you find that out luke ?

easy, get a laser measurer, Luke
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Post by: Jeff Brimble on July 03, 2008, 05:58:33 pm: Or.... a ball of string.
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Post by: Captain Scarlet on July 03, 2008, 06:15:00 pm: thats assuming the windows open, but then you have to know the length of the string,,,,,,,,,how longs a ball of string?!!! Luke
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: windowwashers on July 03, 2008, 06:17:47 pm: Quote from: Rupertthehair on July 03, 2008, 06:15:00 pm
thats assuming the windows open, but then you have to know the length of the string,,,,,,,,,how longs a ball of string?!!! Luke
depends on the length of string you buy
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: Kevin R on July 03, 2008, 06:21:43 pm: Quote from: Rupertthehair on July 03, 2008, 05:37:27 pm
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How would you find that out luke ?

easy, get a laser measurer, Luke

I measure buildings like this a lot. I stand where I think I would if I was cleaning the window or the top of the cladding and use the laser to measure the distance to the top of the frame. Saves being embarrassed when the pavement falls away a few feet and your pole isn't long enough. Also handy when you need to know what particular sized mewp you need to do a job.
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: windowwashers on July 03, 2008, 06:31:34 pm: Quote from: Rupertthehair on July 03, 2008, 05:37:27 pm
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How would you find that out luke ?

easy, get a laser measurer, Luke
what one do you use Luke ? a link online if possible ;)
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: Kevin R on July 03, 2008, 06:45:51 pm: I use this one. Its excellent for outdoor work

h ttp://www.leica-geosystems.com/cpd/en/ndef/lgs_31658.htm
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: [GQC] Tim on July 03, 2008, 11:07:10 pm: Very nice piece of kit, I think I will use that in future. I'll be pointing it at random buildings as I walk past haha.

Any idea on price? It doesn't say that on there.
Title: Re: 8 storey office blocks
Post by: [GQC] Tim on July 03, 2008, 11:09:19 pm: h ttp://www.google.co.uk/products?q=Buy++Laser+Distancemeter+&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

Okaaaaay, that's way to expensive haha.