Where to set ladders, when doing window above porch

[seanako]

Hi I am new to this, was wondering if anyone had tips on best ladder approach for similar type windows above porches

 

[tench0771]

It’s a wfp job really many years ago when I first started out would have walked on the tiles put ladder on right side corner wall but I was 10 stone back then you can quite easily get the window to the right but other one be to much of a stretch what about using trad pole !

 

[Pjj]

I think doing a risk assessment would say you shouldn’t be doing that off a ladder , ime sure most of us have done that type of job years ago by walking on the tiles clean the window and walk back to the ladder but certainly wouldn’t consider doing that now . Only option would be to use a trad pole with tools on the pole and do it from the ladder pitched to the lower part of the lean to roof .

 

[Deleted member 15640]

Hi I am new to this, was wondering if anyone had tips on best ladder approach for similar type windows above porches
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I started all traditional mate and personally I would have used a traditional pole with a t-bar then squeegee, or the small 10 inch moerman fliq. I had the odd one that customers new I couldn't clean from a ladder and I explained I'd use a pole and I'd do my best but couldn't guarantee they'd be as good as the rest. Nobody ever complained. As they are sash windows at least it's two straightforward panes, rather than a three different sizes with a top closer etc. You could always use a ladder and standoff just under the porch gutter or even stand on a stool to get yourself a bit closer.

 

[David K]

Wfp

 

[Septimus Meek]

Hi I am new to this, was wondering if anyone had tips on best ladder approach for similar type windows above porches
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I would put a ladder onto the guttering slightly off centre to the window, wash with a T bar attatched to a pole and then squeegee with straight pulls. You'll probably need a squeegee handle that adjusts to 10 degrees or the Unger zero degree handle to get the water off the bottom pane cleanly though.

 

[seanako]

I started all traditional mate and personally I would have used a traditional pole with a t-bar then squeegee, or the small 10 inch moerman fliq. I had the odd one that customers new I couldn't clean from a ladder and I explained I'd use a pole and I'd do my best but couldn't guarantee they'd be as good as the rest. Nobody ever complained. As they are sash windows at least it's two straightforward panes, rather than a three different sizes with a top closer etc. You could always use a ladder and standoff just under the porch gutter or even stand on a stool to get yourself a bit closer.

Appreciate that thanks mate

 

[seanako]

It’s a wfp job really many years ago when I first started out would have walked on the tiles put ladder on right side corner wall but I was 10 stone back then you can quite easily get the window to the right but other one be to much of a stretch what about using trad pole !

I'm only 11 stone so may still be an option

 

[seanako]

I would put a ladder onto the guttering slightly off centre to the window, wash with a T bar attatched to a pole and then squeegee with straight pulls. You'll probably need a squeegee handle that adjusts to 10 degrees or the Unger zero degree handle to get the water off the bottom pane cleanly though.

Thanks for the advice man

 

[seanako]

I started all traditional mate and personally I would have used a traditional pole with a t-bar then squeegee, or the small 10 inch moerman fliq. I had the odd one that customers new I couldn't clean from a ladder and I explained I'd use a pole and I'd do my best but couldn't guarantee they'd be as good as the rest. Nobody ever complained. As they are sash windows at least it's two straightforward panes, rather than a three different sizes with a top closer etc. You could always use a ladder and standoff just under the porch gutter or even stand on a stool to get yourself a bit closer.

Appreciate the advice thanks man

 

[Deleted member 15640]

Appreciate the advice thanks man

No worries buddy. I genuinely never had anyone moan about doing it that way. They'll understand there a limit to what you can do with the odd window. Good luck with your business mate. Keep at it and you'll be ok