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Choosing the right combination of ladders

Jul 1, 2009

I use (2) 28 footers, (1) 20 footer, (1) 8 foot step ladder.

Gutter guards on the 28' and 20' ladders.

Guest

Lately I have been taking a 40', a 20' and a 16' folding ladder. I have gutter guards on my 40 and 20 and the fold up I usually use as a step ladder. For some reason, we have a lot of 2 story colonials around here that seem to need my 40' ladder. I hate that ladder too because it is so damn heavy! It is a 3 person ladder to move around safely. I have been thinking about getting a new 32' ladder that should eliminate the need for my 40' most of the time. The 32' is about 1/2 the weight of the 40'. I just haven't wanted to spend the money on a new ladder.

Brian

Guest

Yes i agree big ladders are heavy and hard to handle with stand offs i sold my 32' heavy duty fiberglass ladder and bought a 32' heavy duty aluminum and its 1/2 the weight

Roof Cleaning Memphis TN · Guest

28, 22, 6

Roofguard Shingle Cleaning · Guest

Here is a suggestion, I replaced my 8' A frame and my 14' single wall ladder with a little giant knock off I bought at Lowe's this thing is great and takes up less space than the old wooden folding A frame.

Guest

I have the same knock off and I never thought I would take it with me to the job site, but I use that thing all the time! It takes up no room in the truck when it is folded up. I love that little ladder.

One word of caution though. Make sure that the locks are fully engaged when you unfold the ladder. Sometimes the lock only partially engages and that is an accident waiting to happen! I tell my guys to check it every time they use it, but I still find that the locks sometimes are not fully engaged. As a precaution, I make sure nobody climbs one of those ladders until I have inspected the locks myself!

Brian

Roofguard Shingle Cleaning · Guest

For those looking for a combination ladder. I saw the demonstration at Sams Club for the Little Giant and the one I purchased at Lowes did the same thing. the big difference was the price. Both ladders have a working strength of 250 lbs. however the Little Giant was $399.00 and the Werner that I purchased was $150.00.

Roofguard Shingle Cleaning · Guest

Although fiberglass ladders weigh about 25% more than aluminum ladders. The are designed to be non conductive. That's why utility companys use them. Always beware of overhead wires. fiberglass ladders are much safer if you live in and area with overhead wires. and use aluminum ladders. Just be careful.

Roof Cleaning Richmond VA 804-687-4960 · Guest

28 ft ext. & 12 ft step both alum.

Roofguard Shingle Cleaning · Guest

This is what I have on the truck. 1 28' Class 1 ladder. I have used this Warren ladder since 1986 and it's still in great condition. I have a 32' Class 2 however I only put it on the truck if I need it. It's a class 2 and works fine. I also have a 22 ' combination ladder and a 14 ' single wall ladder that was taken froma class 2, 24' ladder. this is the one with my roof hook.

Roofguard Shingle Cleaning · Guest

I mentioned classes of ladders. For the newbees and those who are not sure the class 1 ladder is harry home owner. this ladder will bend the first time you drop it and cann't be fixed. The Class 2 ladder has a working strength of about 250lbs. and is very strong. if you drop this ladder it should not bend. This is the most cost effective ladder for our kind of work. The Class 3 ladder is the best. it is stronger than any of the others and holds up to abuse.

Mobile Prowash · Guest

I have on my trailer a 6, 16, and 25 with adjustable legs. I always use a stabilizer to keep me off the gutters.

Guest

Roofguard Shingle Cleaning wrote:

I mentioned classes of ladders. For the newbees and those who are not sure the class 1 ladder is harry home owner. this ladder will bend the first time you drop it and cann't be fixed. The Class 2 ladder has a working strength of about 250lbs. and is very strong. if you drop this ladder it should not bend. This is the most cost effective ladder for our kind of work. The Class 3 ladder is the best. it is stronger than any of the others and holds up to abuse.

You have the class of ladders mixed up ,type III is 200lbs,typeII is 225, type I is 250lbs, type 1a is 300lbs, type 1aa is 375lbs.

Roof Cleaning Kissimmee FL 407-452-4526 · Guest

Roof Cleaning St Louis Missouri (636) 221 2582 wrote:

I have on my trailer a 6, 16, and 25 with adjustable legs. I always use a stabilizer to keep me off the gutters.

Regarding stabilizers and gutters. I (fortunately) have yet to have had to put my ladders against any gutters, I always seem to find a spot elsewhere. The arms of my stabalizer are normally against the trim of the roof. When using with gutters do you have the arms against the gutter to distribute the weight or do you have the arms leaning against the actual roof. Reason I ask is because when my stabalizer arms are on the roof my ladder (to me) is at too low of an angle that I feel comfortable with.

Thanks for any input.

Guest

When you say the trim of the roof do you mean the facia ?, yes the stablizer bars or arms what ever you want call them go on the roof shingles never the gutter disbelief

SP Cleaning · Jul 3, 2009

Here is a link to Extension Ladder Safety and Setup. Hopefully useful info for everyone.

Chris

SP Cleaning · Jul 3, 2009

Nick, see attached pics of were the stabilizers sit on the roof.
Hope this clears it up for you.

Chris

Roofguard Shingle Cleaning · Guest

I may have it backwards, I willlookat my 28' tomorrow

Roofguard Shingle Cleaning · Guest

A 200lb harry homeowner ladder is looking for trouble

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