How to reach ridge slates?

667i · 23-08-2024 02:37PM #1

My ridge slates are starting to deteriorate, some cracked and need replacement. I currently don't know how to reach higher ridges

I constructed a contraption, i can reach 7 bottom ones, but not higher

I'm not sure what are my flat slates, they might be not natural but cement-fabric ones, so walking on them is not an option i'd imagine

Will be grateful for suggestions, thanks

10-10-20 · 23-08-2024 05:09PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365762/how-to-reach-ridge-slates

A roofing ladder really. We don't want any accidents in fairness!

https://www.valentineladders.ie/ladders/roof-ladders

667i · 23-08-2024 09:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122536221#Comment_122536221

I've got one, it's perfect for the top of the roof, but my problem is the side ridges. Those are the ones i cannot reach. The roof ladder, if attached to the very end of the top is still too far from the side ridges

Allinall · 23-08-2024 09:39PM

Either a cherry picker , which would be the cheapest option, or scaffolding are your two options.

Any other contraption would be a recipe for a not nice ending.

10-10-20 · 24-08-2024 12:47AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122537018#Comment_122537018

Agreed.

Rows Grower · 24-08-2024 01:08AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122537018#Comment_122537018

It's a bit crazy but he could also consider getting a roofer to do the work.

10-10-20 · 24-08-2024 01:35AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122537570#Comment_122537570

I wouldn't like to suggest the obvious here - it would put us out of business here on boards. 😁

667i · 24-08-2024 09:21AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122537601#Comment_122537601

Wouldn't be that too obvious though :)

I got one once, to replace 1 slate. They came, said 200 euros. OK. Then they said they bought a wrong slate, need to go buy a right one, but now 300 euros. Well OK they're expensive those slates but what can i do. Turned out 9 euros per slate later on

Thanks for your advise lads. Will check cherry picker prices

How to reach ridge slates?

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