[Rob@Blast off]

I'm thinking about buying a ladder!, just as a backup incase my system plays up or I have to get on a flat roofs etc, I have 4.5m titan but its far to big and heavy so it gets left at home 95% of the time. I want something to stay on the van but can't decide between 3m double or a 3.5m. What one should I get?

[Ian101]

titan 3.0m double ... had it 4 years from when I was trad ... nice and light and still comes in handy for odd gutter clean if a little on short side but ideal for day to day trad cleaning

[Window Lickers]

3.5 m

[Ian101]

shame your too far away as would have bought your big titan 

[Jakey boy]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

[Ian101]

fair comment ref bandq but tried a few over the years on hire nothing as comfortable as a titan imho 

[Jakey boy]

Comforter shouldn't be a factor if it's just a backup ladder though...

[Smudger]

Zarges

Best quality and build

Darran

[Rob@Blast off]

I used to have the 3m titan great little ladder but it sadly it got bent when I accidentally reversed into it.

[J.D]

I carry one of those telescopic ladders in my van. Sturdy and compact.
Don't buy the cheap nasty ones you sometimes get on eBay!

[KS Cleaning]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

[PoleKing]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

Any links to back that up?

[KS Cleaning]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

Any links to back that up?

Don't have a link no, but I do know a trade ladder, not a DIY one, is required for a window cleaning business.

[PoleKing]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

Any links to back that up?

Don't have a link no, but I do know a trade ladder, not a DIY one, is required for a window cleaning business.

Whats the difference between a trade ladder and a diy one?
Can you buy a trade ladder from a diy store?

[KS Cleaning]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

Any links to back that up?

Don't have a link no, but I do know a trade ladder, not a DIY one, is required for a window cleaning business.

Whats the difference between a trade ladder and a diy one?
Can you buy a trade ladder from a diy store?

Depending on size and manufacturer around 50 quid!
As B&Q have a trade point, I would imagine so.

[PoleKing]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

Any links to back that up?

Don't have a link no, but I do know a trade ladder, not a DIY one, is required for a window cleaning business.

Whats the difference between a trade ladder and a diy one?
Can you buy a trade ladder from a diy store?

Depending on size and manufacturer around 50 quid!
As B&Q have a trade point, I would imagine so.

I meant more from a legal point of view.
You said you wouldn't be insured on a DIY ladder.
I'm trying to work out how your insurance would be invalidated because a ladder was £50 cheaper than another one?
I get about box frame or h section ladders and the difference there but can't imagine insurance being invalidated because it's h as opposed box.
Unless you know otherwise...?

[KS Cleaning]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

Any links to back that up?

Don't have a link no, but I do know a trade ladder, not a DIY one, is required for a window cleaning business.

Whats the difference between a trade ladder and a diy one?
Can you buy a trade ladder from a diy store?

Depending on size and manufacturer around 50 quid!
As B&Q have a trade point, I would imagine so.

I meant more from a legal point of view.
You said you wouldn't be insured on a DIY ladder.
I'm trying to work out how your insurance would be invalidated because a ladder was £50 cheaper than another one?
I get about box frame or h section ladders and the difference there but can't imagine insurance being invalidated because it's h as opposed box.
Unless you know otherwise...?

Aye a know you were meaning from a legal point of view, it was said tongue in cheek
DIY ladders will breach health & safety regulations, so if you had an accident and it was investigated by HSE, it would invalidate any claim for personal injury.
The difference between a DIY and trade ladder is ..... a DIY ladder is built for occasional use in the home, trade ladders are built for regular use and will have a higher load rating

[PoleKing]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

Any links to back that up?

Don't have a link no, but I do know a trade ladder, not a DIY one, is required for a window cleaning business.

Whats the difference between a trade ladder and a diy one?
Can you buy a trade ladder from a diy store?

Depending on size and manufacturer around 50 quid!
As B&Q have a trade point, I would imagine so.

I meant more from a legal point of view.
You said you wouldn't be insured on a DIY ladder.
I'm trying to work out how your insurance would be invalidated because a ladder was £50 cheaper than another one?
I get about box frame or h section ladders and the difference there but can't imagine insurance being invalidated because it's h as opposed box.
Unless you know otherwise...?

Aye a know you were meaning from a legal point of view, it was said tongue in cheek
DIY ladders will breach health & safety regulations, so if you had an accident and it was investigated by HSE, it would invalidate any claim for personal injury.
The difference between a DIY and trade ladder is a DIY ladder is built for occasional use in the home, trade ladders are built for regular use and will have a higher load rating

My insurance doesn't say anything about the type of ladder.
Only that it be 'fit for purpose' and in a 'good state of repair'

[Jakey boy]

Rubbish, forget the insurance, no where does it state that a DIY ladder can't be used, anyway, it's not named a DIY ladder I just said that to emphasise it's low price and basic structure, they are actually very good ladders, very sturdy and last indefinitely, it's just 'a ladder form b&q' nothing to suggest it's not covered on insurance...

Besides, I bought two ladders from b&q both from the trade point, but they are just standard b&q ladders... Done me well for 6 years, both the triple and double, very good ladders, looked at better 'maked' ones and to be honest not much deferent, all it needs to do in my opinion is reach the designated height safley and work!

[KS Cleaning]

B&q DIY ladder, lasts years and is lightweight and comfortable, cheap and does a good job, most windys I know use them, a friend of mine has had his for 8 years and it's still going strong!

Your insurance will be null and void if you are using a DIY ladder

Any links to back that up?

Don't have a link no, but I do know a trade ladder, not a DIY one, is required for a window cleaning business.

Whats the difference between a trade ladder and a diy one?
Can you buy a trade ladder from a diy store?

Depending on size and manufacturer around 50 quid!
As B&Q have a trade point, I would imagine so.

I meant more from a legal point of view.
You said you wouldn't be insured on a DIY ladder.
I'm trying to work out how your insurance would be invalidated because a ladder was £50 cheaper than another one?
I get about box frame or h section ladders and the difference there but can't imagine insurance being invalidated because it's h as opposed box.
Unless you know otherwise...?

Aye a know you were meaning from a legal point of view, it was said tongue in cheek
DIY ladders will breach health & safety regulations, so if you had an accident and it was investigated by HSE, it would invalidate any claim for personal injury.
The difference between a DIY and trade ladder is a DIY ladder is built for occasional use in the home, trade ladders are built for regular use and will have a higher load rating

My insurance doesn't say anything about the type of ladder.
Only that it be 'fit for purpose' and in a 'good state of repair'

There lies the problem...They are not 'fit for purpose' if they are not at least BS EN 131 kite marked...which DIY ladders are not.