Anyone got a 4 section adjustable ladder?

[GuinnessMK]

Like this:



I need to do some re-pointing to a wall above the porch. A straight ladder takes me too far from the wall to reach it. Can't or don't want to rely on the porch to support my powerfully built frame.

So I was thinking of using one of these in an inverted L shape, three sections leaning in towards the wall, then one section horizontally at the top.

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I know I can't use three points of contact, but this is home, rather than work (where we'd get the whole thing scaffolded out!).

However I can't find any instruction leaflets online for this type of ladder, showing how you can use them / permitted loads etc.

Has anyone got one of these ladders, or any instructions?

[ColinM50]

Sounds like a recipe for an accident to me. If it was a work job and you'd use a scaffold, why are you loess likely to have an accident at home?

[guindilias]

Can you not get a stand-off to fit?
Or are you intending to stand on the horizontal bit of the (already ropey) sectional ladder? Because if you think that will take the weight of your goatee, let alone your powerfully built company director's body - please film it.

[sparkythecat]

Provided the porch isn't too wide, you could get away with a pair of ladder staging brackets like the one below. Put one on a section of ladder each side of the porch and bridge them with a couple of planks. If you lived nearby, I'd lend you a pair.

[untruth]

I've got one, from one of the better manufacturers. It is very well built but it is a pain in the arse in all but the widest spots. Very difficult to unfold inside a house. I'd rather have a section sliding ladder. Sturdy, though.

[mgtony]

With the top section angled horizontally towards the wall, means it will probably clear your porch but will mean you'll be about 4ft away from the wall when standing on the vertical bit of the ladder. I wouldn't even think about getting on to the horizontal section even if the bottom was roped securely.

[Lanby]

Ours locks in this position...



and it doesn't say you can't stand on it...



I say go for it, what's the worst that can happen?

Edited by Lanby on Saturday 30th May 22:30

[hunton69]

Bought 2 at grand design show and there great. If you buy make sure you get the attachable step

[dirty_dog]

I got one so I didn't need several different ladders. Its pretty good but I think I'll get a small step ladder too for flat treads and a top to balance stuff on.

[Spare tyre]

Where ha based, I have a scaffold tower I lend to trustworthy types

[GuinnessMK]

I think I'm resigned to getting some scaffold up . I need to work at the junction between the porch and the wall, porch is about 1.2m deep, so well beyond the reach from a simple ladder.

Same goes for putting a tower up, it would leave me too far away from the wall.

If the scaffold is up, I can do the gutters at the same time.

[ch427]

I bought one and didnt use it as it never seems to be safe to work on when its in its awkward positions, it always seems to be too far away from the item you need to work on!
Total waste of money.

[sparkythecat]

Have a look at this

http://www.laddersandaccess.co.uk/staging-system/p...

[Tampon]

GuinnessMK said:

Like this:



I need to do some re-pointing to a wall above the porch. A straight ladder takes me too far from the wall to reach it. Can't or don't want to rely on the porch to support my powerfully built frame.

So I was thinking of using one of these in an inverted L shape, three sections leaning in towards the wall, then one section horizontally at the top.

_
|
|
|

I know I can't use three points of contact, but this is home, rather than work (where we'd get the whole thing scaffolded out!).

However I can't find any instruction leaflets online for this type of ladder, showing how you can use them / permitted loads etc.

Has anyone got one of these ladders, or any instructions?

I have that ladder and use it like you are proposing. Used it to paint the really tall part of the stairway.

As long as you are standing on the vertical part of the ladder you will be fine. I used the horizontal part to put paint and rollers etc. I also leaned a fair bit of my body weight over at a few point resting on the horizontal section (I am about 6'6' and 18 stone so was testing it out !) the hinge will take 150kgs when stood on the centre hinge as a platform.

Found they are really useful things to have (in the 5 metre size), although are fairly big for inside use, but that is what makes them stable.