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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: TonyD on August 13, 2009, 10:36:06 am

Title: Double or triple ladders ?
Post by: TonyD on August 13, 2009, 10:36:06 am

Another newbie question that's probably been covered, I did search back but found a few recommendations for a 3.5 metre double and a 3.5 metre triple...

I'm doing trad work and not used to working off ladders every day, so have no idea which is better for the job in hand.
I've got a few first customers very soon, and ready to buy. 

What's worked best for you - double or triple ?  and should I be looking at 3.5 metre ?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Title: Re: Double or triple ladders ?
Post by: mlscontractcleaner on August 13, 2009, 11:28:23 am

Get yourelf a pointer ladder, a DOUBLE 13 rung ladder and a DOUBLE 18 rung Ladder; that'll cover you for most eventualities.

























And then, later on, when you've enough work to make it worthwhile, invest in wfp Your ladders will then make nice ornaments for your van ;)

Title: Re: Double or triple ladders ?
Post by: GWCS on August 13, 2009, 04:32:00 pm

Quote from: mlscontractcleaner on August 13, 2009, 11:28:23 am

And then, later on, when you've enough work to make it worthwhile, invest in wfp Your ladders will then make nice ornaments for your van ;)

haha i have a 7.5 metre on the van looking good most days.  I have just ordered a 9.5 metre for special jobs.

Im pretty much wfp most days, ladders only get used on special extra paying ccu or restoration jobs.

Title: Re: Double or triple ladders ?
Post by: Sean Dyer on August 13, 2009, 04:53:58 pm

i just got a monster double, weighs about 20 times my normal trad ladder use it for gutters done one today 3 storey , and over a roof below, wasnt fun, i employ someone to come and foot/help move when using it though, wouldnt do it on my own, too high!!

Title: Re: Double or triple ladders ?
Post by: martinsadie on August 13, 2009, 08:08:16 pm

i have a double 3 m and double 3.6m and anything hiher gets missed

Title: Re: Double or triple ladders ?
Post by: TonyD on August 13, 2009, 08:55:13 pm

Ta guys, been and got a 3 metre double for now, best limit my height to "regular" till I'm practiced  :)

Title: Re: Double or triple ladders ?
Post by: mlscontractcleaner on August 14, 2009, 12:09:58 am

I'm 40 now and like to limit my height to ground level ......... long live wfp ;D