minimum ladder height flat roof

[paul alan]

what's the minimum height ladder i can use to access a 14ft roof?

I would like some ladder above roof height for transitioning.

 

[Dave Shaw]

Thought you don’t need ladders?
I’d get 3.5 metre double extension ladder. It may be a little big for that job but there’s not that much in the price difference between that and anything smaller that will reach 14 foot. Plus you will have a good size ladder for any future jobs that may arise.


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[Dave Shaw]

I’d also get a good trade ladder like Titan yellows or a lyte. They will feel a lot more sturdier than a diy ladder. Especially if your not keen on ladders in the first place.


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[paul alan]

As a general rule, I don't use ladder's.

But for this 1 job I will make an exception, its a flat roof with a great spot to put a ladder which means as long as its footed it cant slip so once every 8 weeks I don't mind doing it.

Thanks Dave.

 

[Incheck]

We use a telescopic for multiple things, accessing flat roofs, getting the big ladder on and off the van, help cleaning conny roofs, some people wont go near a telescopic ladder, but if you set them up correctly, make sure sections are locked in position, then its a perfectly good bit of kit. Use it multiple times a day for various bits and bobs, 4 year old ladder still going strong. Hard to retract in cold conditions and a pain to get down sometimes, but if you learn the little tricks its ok


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[paul alan]

I really don't like heights mate, I wouldn't feel safe on one of those thing's.

I had one not long after i started traditionally and one of the locking mechanisms went on one side after 2 month's, that and the bugger used to pinch my hands when folding it down is enough to put me off those James bond ladder's. 

I'm nearly 15st and need something trustworthy.

 

[Incheck]

Yeah thats fair enough im only 12 stone and confident on ladders. I just suggested it because they’re very mobile/multi purpose/ easier to move around

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[paul alan]

Cheer's, I reckon I will need around 6m for the roof in question and want something sturdy.

 

[sjl]

Thought you don’t need ladders?
I’d get 3.5 metre double extension ladder. It may be a little big for that job but there’s not that much in the price difference between that and anything smaller that will reach 14 foot. Plus you will have a good size ladder for any future jobs that may arise.


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Yep, a titan 3.5m triple. Sturdy, and will get you safely to around 23ft. Good all rounder.


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[Iron Giant]

A 5 meter telescopic ladder will do the job nicely, Cheapo ones of ebay and the like are best avoided as no doubt cheap imports at cheap prices.

screwfix would be be a go to place.

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[Incheck]

Ours was one off ebay dude, think it was like £60 back then? Screwfix & b&q theyre about £200 last time i looked, maybe we got lucky& landed a good one [emoji51]


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