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Title: quick q and a
Post by: dave green on July 24, 2009, 01:28:36 pm

Will a 3.5m singal ladder reach a normal semi det top window just a yes or no will do

Thanks

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: Ian Lancaster on July 24, 2009, 01:47:54 pm

No

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: dave green on July 24, 2009, 01:56:11 pm

ok i will get a 4.2m-7.4 will that do then? am buying from travis perkins
I just want to use a singal from top windows and double for gutters ete

Thanks

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: mlscontractcleaner on July 24, 2009, 02:12:22 pm

Why ??? ??? ???

Just buy a double 13 rung ladder; that'll reach most gutters. A double 16 will reach easier but would be too long for most 1st floor windows.

They'll be easier to transport too ;D

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: tomy jackson on July 24, 2009, 02:13:02 pm

is that a dubell 3.5 if so  itl do

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: clean on July 24, 2009, 02:14:30 pm

Quote from: tomy jackson on July 24, 2009, 02:13:02 pm

is that a dubell 3.5 if so  itl do

Tomy,read his first post  ;)

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: dave green on July 24, 2009, 02:20:18 pm

Unsure what make it is getting on monday, I no its bn131 standerd,just wanted to carry a singal about on my rounds that would reach normal semi top windows and leave other  part at home only needing it for bigger jobs
So will the 4.2 do me then???


Cheeres

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: tomy jackson on July 24, 2009, 02:33:26 pm

iv sean lad useing singel lader of 4.5 ,and that wos a drugy who cud only manage to one pice , it looked dangerus cos it wos to long or to short ,any way you do it the way you wont and have outer windys lafing

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: krave on July 24, 2009, 04:04:09 pm

I use a Titan 3.5m double, and reaches about 70% of first floor windows, the others i have to extend it. MAybe not the answer but thought it may help.

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: easy on July 24, 2009, 04:08:05 pm

Trust me....you don't wanna climb a single ladder that high....you will fall.....

GET A DOUBLE LADDER!!!!!

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: dave green on July 24, 2009, 07:01:52 pm

I am getting a double its 4.2m closed and 7.2m open i dont really want to be carrying a bulky double ladder just wanted to walk with singal at 4.2m will it not be safe then?

newbie dave

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: Ian Lancaster on July 24, 2009, 07:12:36 pm

If you're going to be doing mostly two story houses, by far the most versatile ladder is a 3.5m double, preferably a 'tree bottomed point' - the traditional window cleaners ladder.

This will reach all but the most awkward first floor windows and because you can close it down it is easier to carry.  You can also split it and use just one half on those slightly higher bungalows.

Other than that I would advise a 4.5 or 5.0m double which will be long enough for any other jobs, but you will only need to get it off the van a couple of times a week.

Also consider fitting (or getting fitted) some swivel rubber safety feet.  Midland Ladders do some excellen ones which are oval shaped and have big numptyby bits on the bottom ::)  Put a pair of these on a 3.5m double splay footed point and you've got the best possible bit of kit for the job ;)

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: dave green on July 24, 2009, 07:25:45 pm

Cheers Ian i do that thanks again  ;D

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: tacky on July 24, 2009, 09:32:42 pm

same as krave .titan 3.5 double £90 about.

Title: Re: quick q and a
Post by: tomy jackson on July 24, 2009, 10:08:55 pm

glad youv seen sence