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I'm rethinking that a bit, a foot down you're not likely to have anything electrical, of course, unless it's shoddy HO stuff, but the septic tanks could be shallow for easy access/pump out.

I like these. They look weird, but they also increase your working height. http://stores.homestead.com/LadderMaxLLC/StoreFront.bok

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I like these. They look weird, but they also increase your working height. http://stores.homestead.com/LadderMaxLLC/StoreFront.bok

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I looked at those, Art, and I'm considering it.  Werner said their stand-offs aren't made for being put on the roof like we are.  They said that to get it on the roof it would change the OSHA recommended angle, and it would be bad on the shingles.

So I looked at the one you like -- LadderMax.  Have you used one of these and are they better than a regular stand off?

Doesn't this look a bit tippy like that in their ad?  I'm not sure I'd want to use it when needing to step off and onto the roof.

Another is the Spider.  Looks good, but top heavy, and I'm not sure it wouldn't damage shingles by pushing against them as you're positioning the ladder:

http://www.gutterprotector.net/

 

AC says that he has some ladder stabilizers for sale in Tampa at the convention.

http://roof-cleaning-institute.activeboard.com/t44116058/softwash-products-available-at-nce-tampa/

"Ladder Stabilizer $120.00

This is not your daddy's ladder stabilizer. Made of 80 gauge 6061 heavy duty aluminum this ladder stabilizer is overbuilt with a wider stance and smarter mounting bracket. You will pass this ladder stabilizer down to your kids for sure."

Art, which one are you referring to here -- the one you like -- is it the Werner Quick Click or Ladder Max?

 

-- Edited by Skyline Roof Cleaning Virginia on Tuesday 2nd of August 2011 05:31:24 PM

Ladder Max baby. They reach up and over gutters, snd while mom may not approve of it, my guys have been known to stand on them while I foot the ladder. They're not for sissies, 'cause they're a bit on the heavy side, but the stability is phonenal. They're also a PITA around trees, but again, well worth the wrestling match. I have two and they are among my favorite pieces of equipment. Eventually, I'll probably get the one which was designed for corners as well.

I considered AC's because a few have mentioned it, but it looks like it could be a PITA to get on and off of there, while other newer types "snap" in.

 

Careful with those zip ties Ray!  I'm sure AC knows his stuff, but if that stabilizer is round, as in tubular or a bent pipe, and not flat to lie against the flat surfaces of that ladder, what's to keep it from pitching forward or back, with just those U bolts?  Is there a flat side to it?

I should stop asking so many questions about it and go get one I guess.  Thing is, for $120 if you don't like it, you have another thing to trip over in the garage.  Will have to give it some thought.

Dear fellow OFG, welcome to the club.  What took you so long!?

Donuts and pizza await you.  And Spandex is a wonderful thing. 

Kidding aside, thanks.  The more you've said about it, the more I'm leaning that way.  Including the corner model.  The Werner guy cited the Ladder Max as approved for the roof, even though it's not their company.  I'm more concerned about OSHA or HO telling us it wasn't an approved device for that purpose, etc.  Quick Click looks like it is, but the manufacturer says no, so if there's a failure ....  I'm just saying, we seem to use approved and certified methods elsewhere.  Ladder Max looks like a winner.  Thanks.