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Ladder length - parthiban - 18-04-2019
I need to get a ladder to get on the roof, how long a ladder do I need (roughly how high is an average house)? Only need it to get maybe a little above the eaves, not right to the top of the roof or anything.
The longest one at B&Q extends to 8.24m, will that be sufficient?
Ladder length - Rabster - 18-04-2019
i have a scaff tower lol much easier but takes longer to build
Ladder length - parthiban - 18-04-2019
Gord Yes mate thats ok for what you want, i have one also.
Awesome thanks - what's the quality like, is it sturdy with no wobbles?
Also just noticed one at Wickes that's a bit cheaper and a bit longer at 9.17m - reviews suggest it's good too, is there much difference between the different DIY stores or will they all be decent quality?
http://www.wickes.co.uk/professional-3-section-extension-ladder/invt/170035/
Ladder length - Lexusboy - 18-04-2019
Always have someone at the foot of the ladder when using and your be fine.
Ladder length - parthiban - 18-04-2019
Gord Mine is about the same size mate, got mine off the net some ladder companyCool, thanks Gord.
Lexusboy Always have someone at the foot of the ladder when using and your be fine.Yep that'll be me, not planning on going up the ladder myself! :tongue_smilie:
Ladder length - parthiban - 22-04-2019
So the ladder's arrived, and bought some brackets to put it up on the wall in the garage.
Obviously I don't want it to fall off the wall and on to the car - how heavy duty do I need to go with the fixings? Can I just use large rawlplugs or do I need to use bolts and the metal anchor thingys in the wall like they use when hanging TVs?
Ladder length - parthiban - 23-04-2019
Marsdendean I would just use some 7mm brown plugs and 2.5" screws. Not unless they weigh in excess of 50KG!!
Seeing as I picked the ladder up myself without too much effort required it definitely doesn't weigh 50kg! :laugh:
Cheers mate, that will make it easier
