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josh foster

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Light ladders
« on: February 25, 2016, 10:10:24 pm »
Hi so I want to do some window cleaning but need some ladders that are light as I will be carrying them (in the process of learning to drive) any advice much appreciated cheers

Smurf

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2016, 10:52:54 pm »
You could always learn to trad with a trad pole instead of using ladders

M & C Window Cleaning

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2016, 10:56:19 pm »
I used Youngman ladders for years when I was trad with no problems.  A 2.79mtr set got me within reach of  almost all my domestic work and a 4mtr set allowed me to get to the odd high window plus gutter, soffit and fascia cleans.  I think they were what is now  their Trade range.

http://www.ladderstore.com/youngman-trade-200-extension-ladders.html

nathankaye

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2016, 11:23:33 pm »
Titan ladders are great as the above post stated.
For reasons not going into (no, not a driving ban or anything negative like that, b4 people wrongly assume) I was without a car for a couple of yrs. I had one round which used to take me an hr to get to by foot. An established round for yrs. No car wasnt an obstacle to not working that round. I stuck/secured ladders accross my mountain bike handle bars n seat. My bucket/equipment n pouches at the back of ladders past the seat to help the balance and I would set of walking, pushing the bike to work. which meant hard work and a much earlier start time.
So all the best on your efforts.
I would also recommend box ladders compared to lighter H-frame style of ladder. I benefited from a large pair which without extending would reach just under the upstair sills on most common houses. This was beneficial as not wasting time adjusting ladder height.
Whichever pair you purchase, (unless your a much older fellow than what im presuming) you will soon adapt to the weight, esp if like myself your out everyday. Lol it was the much heavier bucket of water which you carry witb the naturally weaker arm, that takes slightly longer to get used to.
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Smurf

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2016, 11:58:13 pm »
The reason why I mentioned a trad pole is you will come across quite a few windows that you can't get at or do safely by ladders so that's when trad pole method comes in very handy. Not only that you don't have to hump ladders about or worry you might fall from one.

There are also plenty of vids on youtube about using a trad pole that you may find interesting.
 

josh foster

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2016, 12:45:10 am »
thanks for all the replies guys. would i be better off with a wagtail smurf if so what pole and wagtil would you recommend cheers

dazmond

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2016, 08:22:07 am »
You could always learn to trad with a trad pole instead of using ladders

there ok for the odd awkward window but a no no for regular work IMO.i used one for years for the odd window but you cant clean frames/leaded windows properly.its time consuming and you need a lot of practice.

3.5 m trade ladders you want(2 section) for trad window cleaning.dont use crappy domestic ones from b and q.even if their lighter there not up to the job.
price higher/work harder!

Positivity

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2016, 08:52:58 am »
Light ladders can be hazardous if you want to work in windy weather.
Turn your back on them and they can be blown anywhere.
Wooden ladders are heavier but you don't have to worry about them in the wind, they stay where you put them.


nathankaye

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2016, 02:08:29 pm »
Wooden ladders  ::)roll

Used box ladders for last 14yrs and being sensible. They have never fell in wind nor had any accidents when using them. However if you get rubber sleaves/pads that go on the top of your ladders,  not only does it protect customers sill n brick work. They give added stability for ladders.  In addition purchase feet for your ladders and thats even more rigid n stable.
Titan provide both or I also used soapnational.co.uk as well
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Smurf

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2016, 02:48:09 pm »
Old school window cleaners tend to prefer to use wooden/metal rung ladders in windy weather 

sunshine windows

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2016, 03:10:39 pm »
Get yourself a decent set of 'A' frame ladders from midland ladders. Best investment I made when I was trad
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cgh window cleaning

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2016, 05:30:16 pm »
Get yourself a decent set of 'A' frame ladders from midland ladders. Best investment I made when I was trad

Couldn't  agree more.
If your going to use a ladder get the best a decent Pointer(A frame) is a must see midland or Ramsey ladders.

Ste b

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2016, 05:45:22 pm »
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Think these are what you're looking for
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Smurf

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Re: Light ladders
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2016, 07:17:52 pm »
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Think these are what you're looking for

Light ladders ...Very good  ;D