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colin bird

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conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« on: March 11, 2014, 07:00:30 pm »
just wondering what others use to stand on when cleaning awkward parts of conservatory roofs,i currently use a pair of steps,but have to say i feel they are unsafe.
what the best piece of safe equipment to buy ?

Clever Forum Name

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2014, 07:10:52 pm »
Been using these for around a year. As long as the ground is level they are a dream to work/clean with

http://www.midlandladders.com/products/Titan_7_Tread_Heavy_Duty_Industrial_Alloy_Platform_Steps-71-31.html

Aqua Power Solutions

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2014, 07:14:17 pm »
Hi Colin, I purchased conservatory ladders to enable me to get on the roofs up close for deep cleans. They are not cheap but i do quite a few ,  if you can justify paying from £400 - £550. Saves a lot of time and gives a better clean than using a WFP. Ed    
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Smudger

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2014, 07:23:34 pm »
I feel steps are unsafe, we either use a ladder or small scaffold tower depending on job size, access etc

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

dazmond

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2014, 07:36:27 pm »
normal trade ladder,sometimes with a ladder stand off depending on the job.
price higher/work harder!

colin bird

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2014, 08:46:07 pm »
normal trade ladder,sometimes with a ladder stand off depending on the job.
thanks where do you position the stand off

colin bird

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2014, 08:48:01 pm »
Been using these for around a year. As long as the ground is level they are a dream to work/clean with

http://www.midlandladders.com/products/Titan_7_Tread_Heavy_Duty_Industrial_Alloy_Platform_Steps-71-31.html
that's similar to what I use,but I feel steps are a bit unsafe

colin bird

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2014, 08:49:53 pm »
I feel steps are unsafe, we either use a ladder or small scaffold tower depending on job size, access etc

Darran
hi Darren if you use a ladder what do you lea not against ? Will it not damage the guttering ?

colin bird

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2014, 08:51:36 pm »
Hi Colin, I purchased conservatory ladders to enable me to get on the roofs up close for deep cleans. They are not cheap but i do quite a few ,  if you can justify paying from £400 - £550. Saves a lot of time and gives a better clean than using a WFP. Ed    
nice job but where's the ladder ?

Smudger

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2014, 09:06:07 pm »
Never damaged the guttering yet, it's very tough stuff, it allows your upper body to be above the gutter line and speeds up cleaning no end.

Pitch the ladder either equally between gutter clips or have the clip central inside the rungs never half resting on a clip

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

colin bird

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Re: conny roof steps or what type of ladder?
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2014, 05:43:40 am »
Never damaged the guttering yet, it's very tough stuff, it allows your upper body to be above the gutter line and speeds up cleaning no end.

Pitch the ladder either equally between gutter clips or have the clip central inside the rungs never half resting on a clip

Darran
ok many thanks