Ladder recommendations please

[ChrisD]

Hi there, I am sure this topic has been absolutely slayed but I am starting out and would like some advice on a general use set of ladders, good for guttering and cleans preferably, to two storey semis. 

Thinking a two section would be most practical. But any advice would be appreciated. 

Seen the Ramsay A frames which look good but don't think they would be as stable as a standard titan ladder for instance and maybe more tailored to window cleaning only?! 

Also how do you usually level your ladders do you use the black pads? Or any devices that you can recommend. 

Any help I'd very much appreciated, feeling a bit lost with all the options quite frankly. 

Many thanks

 

[THL4KEL]

Buy brand new top quality ones.

I buy mine from - 

https://www.tbdavies.co.uk/

I use these -

Ladder mats https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00P9J37L6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_KFN73WW99MTKV6SJ9EDP

 

[THL4KEL]

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[Pjj]

Hi there, I am sure this topic has been absolutely slayed but I am starting out and would like some advice on a general use set of ladders, good for guttering and cleans preferably, to two storey semis. 

Thinking a two section would be most practical. But any advice would be appreciated. 

Seen the Ramsay A frames which look good but don't think they would be as stable as a standard titan ladder for instance and maybe more tailored to window cleaning only?! 

Also how do you usually level your ladders do you use the black pads? Or any devices that you can recommend. 

Any help I'd very much appreciated, feeling a bit lost with all the options quite frankly. 

Many thanks

Ramsey pointers are very good ladders that's what we have we do use them for gutter jobs on odd occasions but if doing it a lot then a traditional ladder with stand off bracket would be better . Lite ladders are very good but a bit bulky . As others have said midland ladders are very good , I would personally avoid youngman ladder although trade grade they arnt well made and feel flimsy , TB Davies are are  very good suppliers 

 

[AW Services]

Hi there, I am sure this topic has been absolutely slayed but I am starting out and would like some advice on a general use set of ladders, good for guttering and cleans preferably, to two storey semis. 

Thinking a two section would be most practical. But any advice would be appreciated. 

Seen the Ramsay A frames which look good but don't think they would be as stable as a standard titan ladder for instance and maybe more tailored to window cleaning only?! 

Also how do you usually level your ladders do you use the black pads? Or any devices that you can recommend. 

Any help I'd very much appreciated, feeling a bit lost with all the options quite frankly. 

Many thanks

I have a few sets of ladders but I never use them. 

These youngman combination ladders are great paired with a clip on stand off

https://www.youngmanaccess.com/combination-ladders/Combi100Series/34238118

 

[ChrisD]

Thank you very much for your recommendations, I will take a look on the TB Davies site now.  

 

[ChrisD]

I have a few sets of ladders but I never use them. 

These youngman combination ladders are great paired with a clip on stand off

https://www.youngmanaccess.com/combination-ladders/Combi100Series/34238118

Hmm food for thought, definitely a different angle and safer as an A frame

 

[laddergarder]

If its mainly for gutter cleaning, go for a 25ft set of triples, stand offs are a must.

I wouldn't personally use A pointers for gutters.

As for leveling, a wooden wedge or ladder matts. I personally prefer a wooden wedge.

For suppliers, we use titan ladders.

I would have a look over the new legislation on ladders with a stabiliser bar. Loads of info on this online. For guttering, I would probably go for this to stay within the regs.

A few things you should also consider buying;

hooks for your bucket, you can buy ones from b&q for a few quid. 

Also safety brackets are great for decking. I wouldn't go to work without these.

 

[ChrisD]

If its mainly for gutter cleaning, go for a 25ft set of triples, stand offs are a must.

I wouldn't personally use A pointers for gutters.

As for leveling, a wooden wedge or ladder matts. I personally prefer a wooden wedge.

For suppliers, we use titan ladders.

I would have a look over the new legislation on ladders with a stabiliser bar. Loads of info on this online. For guttering, I would probably go for this to stay within the regs.

A few things you should also consider buying;

hooks for your bucket, you can buy ones from b&q for a few quid. 

Also safety brackets are great for decking. I wouldn't go to work without these.

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Many thanks for the reply, found the brkts for a good price in screwfix and will check out titan tomorrow.