ladder needed to clean rook rain gutter

suave.4u · 14-06-2017 06:42PM #1

Hi Guys,

Any idea where to purchase a good , cheap ladder so that i can reach the roof.
The cheapest I have seen till now is:

http://www.maplin.ie/p/multi-function-folding-step-ladder-with-platform-n74ka

But I think I will need atleast 1 meter more.

I need to transport it in my car, so something too big might not suit. Any ideas.

regards,

dreamers75 · 14-06-2017 06:45PM

Not cheap but sell decent ladders.

http://www.valentineladders.ie/

suave.4u · 14-06-2017 06:47PM

dreamers75 wrote: »

Not cheap but sell decent ladders.

http://www.valentineladders.ie/

yeah, they are not cheap.
Will be using them maybe once in 6 months, so not worth it.

suave.4u · 14-06-2017 06:48PM

The maplin ladder on the UK website is 60 pounds, roughly equivalent to 68 Euros.
These guys are selling it for 80 eur in Ireland. rip off!

JOSman · 14-06-2017 06:57PM

You'll need a lot more than another meter. That height will probably reach the top of the downstairs window (just about).

Sorry, I don't have any suggestion for you but I have one to those type ladders and it's really only for lower heights.

Calahonda52 · 14-06-2017 09:39PM

That will only get you about 9 feet using the 1 in four rule
http://lifehacker.com/5845388/remember-the-4-to-1-rule-for-ladder-safety-to-avoid-home-improvement-injuries

antiskeptic · 14-06-2017 09:59PM

Calahonda52 wrote: »

That will only get you about 9 feet using the 1 in four rule
http://lifehacker.com/5845388/remember-the-4-to-1-rule-for-ladder-safety-to-avoid-home-improvement-injuries

suave.4u · 14-06-2017 10:06PM

it looks like I will need an extension kind of ladder like this one then:
http://www.woodies.ie/stradbally-aluminium-double-extension-ladder-2m-722495

but then this will not fit in my car.

suave.4u · 15-06-2017 09:29AM

anyone,
any help.

Yawns · 15-06-2017 09:36AM

That last link is no use. The height is too small. If you are buying one outright from woodies etc then you'll be look at closer to €200. If it's a once off, try ringing a local hire company and check how much they will charge you.

Hoagy · 15-06-2017 10:03AM

I would be putting roof rails on the car myself, but if you must fit it in the car how about this one:

https://godirectaccess.ie/ladders/telescopic-ladders/telescopic-ladder-5-0m-ds.html

suave.4u · 15-06-2017 10:15AM

Yawns wrote: »

That last link is no use. The height is too small. If you are buying one outright from woodies etc then you'll be look at closer to €200. If it's a once off, try ringing a local hire company and check how much they will charge you.

But it says Double Extension Ladder . So it should be 2m + 2m in total if I am not wrong.

Yawns · 15-06-2017 10:25AM

Click your link, then click specifications and it tells you the extended height is 3.35m

suave.4u · 15-06-2017 10:38AM

Yawns wrote: »

Click your link, then click specifications and it tells you the extended height is 3.35m

cheers

punisher5112 · 15-06-2017 10:41AM

As above try a rental( tool hire) place if its something you don't really need.

Roof rack are on offer on micksgarage and an extra 10% off at minute.

the_pen_turner · 15-06-2017 11:24AM

you get what you pay for with ladders

extra cost gets you a better ladder, unusual in this modern society.

we have a triple extension stadbaly ladder that will go out about 35 feet or more. it is rock solid at full extension.
I was on a cheap (but still proper brand ladder not b and q rubbish) 8 foot ladder,
the 8 foot ladder was weaker and more shaky than our big ladder

buy a good ladder , its the only thing keeping you safe.

dodzy · 15-06-2017 09:53PM

Twice per year usage = rental or borrow. Simple as that.

JoeySully · 16-06-2017 09:43AM

Littlewoods sell ladders and will deliver to your door!

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/e/q/ladder.end?_requestid=32063

They may take a few weeks to deliver though.

I bought a 6.2M extension ladder recently, it fitted into my saloon car with a bit sticking out the boot.

suave.4u · 16-06-2017 03:28PM

Cheers guys.
got a 6 M one (collapsable: 2M) on adverts for EUR 70.
happy days.

ladder needed to clean rook rain gutter

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