Ladder's

[slid_away]

Hi All
I'm after purchasing some external ladders which will easily reach gutter height (average semi house).
I know I can search the internet for some but I think if someone can recommend from here I'll be more confident of buying a pair.
Thanks in advance

[The Builder]

Hi Slid .............. unless they've changed it all again recently, they're usually Class 1, 2, and 3.
Class 1 is what hire companies and building firms use. Class 3 are often so flimsy as to be uncomfortable to use.
Go for Class 2. "D" rung (cross-section of rung in the shape of letter D) are usually fine for anyone.
Also, rather than go for one just long enough on full stretch, get one a bit longer. They "feel" a lot better when you're up there.

[slid_away]

Absolutely top notch answer Builder.
That's why I wanted to ask on here because you don't get info like that when buying off the internet.
Thank you so much.

[Clanad]

Around the place here in the U.S., I couldn't do without this Little Giant in the 22 foot model... Don't know if it or a similar style would be available in the U.K.

http://www.littlegian...pe-1a-revolution.html

[heathfield]

To add to Builder's answer, I'd go for one that will extend to around 3 feet above the gutter line when placed at the correct angle. There are some tips about ladders to be found here...

http://www.ladders-999.co.uk/ladder-safety

[slid_away]

Thank you so much for all the useful info.
I'm loving the LittleGiant, we can get it here in the UK, just a bit pricey though!

[boxtops]

There's a13ft one here on eBay but I guess that's not tall enough http://cgi.ebay.co.uk...L&hash=item1e5c87983a

[ttfn]

All I wish to say slid_away is make sure you don't compromise on price for quality and safety. You will only have to buy them once. Do not live up to your AB name - please ;o)

[boxtops]

evening Ena

[Lardhelmet_2]

Hi ttfn. You know all about ladders don't you my sweet?

[slid_away]

Hahha TTFN, yeah your right, I'm taking Builders advice and going for class 2

[alavahalf]

A few weeks ago I was asked to empty some gutters of a bungalow ...
The elderly owner told me his next door neighbour who was 76, had kindly offered to do it for him.
He says ...''She's a lot better now...He feeds her cat and visits her in hospital everyday''...!
She only fell a couple of feet, but landed on her head..!

[Lardhelmet_2]

I'm such a nightmare I've fallen off the stepladder (twice) when I try to go up in the loft to retrieve stuff. Mr Helmet & my daughter have forbidden me from going up there unaccompanied as I'm so bloody dangerous! Yes I know - silly old bat!

[ttfn]

To think I was just giving the op a serious answer! Evening boxy and lardy ☺
Lardy - you hypocrite ♥

[boxtops]

Lardy said what I didn't dare, ttfn - ladders - fire..... ;-)

[ttfn]

excuse me slid_away ......... har bluddy har boxy ♥

[Lardhelmet_2]

It was a very serious answer ttfn - people don't realise how dangerous ladders are (I certainly didn't before my escapades falling out of t'loft!)