I dont really have a good ladder, and I was looking at the stabilizer and standoff addons. Im afraid Id punch a hole in the wall. I can be a brute, plus Im heavy with big feet. Any good ladder and accessories recommendations and reasons why? Tips.
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Werner has served me well
Bullhorn/Stabilizer. Wedges/Stabilzers for ground, @squidskc thinks highly of then.
Get a normal aluminum extension ladder…being honest i dont use ladders but I keep a 20 ft multi position ladder in the trailer if needed. 90% of the time its used i use it in the A frame position. I put a. 24’ (?) in back truck if i know i need it. But these arent safe as extention ladders.
Or just put more holes in siding the even it out.
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95% of the houses I do have 2 and 3 story decks. I use ladder with roof ridge hooks to keep it from sliding off the railings.
What r they?
Xtenda-Legs.
Obviously they work and appear to be quick setup, but i cringe. I fear falling. I don’t fall or trip much as an adult, but im a tad scared of heights. I do get over it with repetiton and time. The guys from Mexico i see doing roofing here are fearless.
I have a 16 ft extension ladder and a 28 ft Werner with equalizing legs on bottom that lock. Handy if you’re setting up on uneven ground. I use a Werner ladder stabilizer with tennis balls on each end to it doesn’t tear up shingles. I’ve started turning down jobs that I need to bring a ladder to.
For roofs I use a Corner Buddy - https://www.menards.com/main/paint/ladders-scaffolding/ladder-safety-accessories/qualcraft-reg-corner-buddy-ladder-stabilizer/2470/p-1444451707811.htm
Can get from amazon too.
I like the concept. How does it benefit using it?
Keeps your ladder off the roof and gutters. Most the others, if you have a shallow pitch roof, the horns will not even sit on the roof unless you put your ladder at a dangerously shallow angle. Plus when you’re up there spraying from gutter line, still some room underneath you to spray w/o getting all over you.
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You haven’t steered me wrong yet. I’m going to order one
I’ve got one on both my main ladders. The only disadvantage is that they’re a little too much trouble to take on and off so mine stay on all the time. But I’ve been using them for going on 4 years now and haven’t ever bought anything else.
I always leave my bullhorns on to. But like you said if the roof doesn’t have a steep pitch they’re pretty much useless
Got one of these on the way for Christmas lights. Pretty pumped about it.
Otherwise, a handful of levelizers are a must. Here’s a video of one in action.
Here’s the link:
The Levelizer: The Fast, Safe, Easy Ladder Level https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJIH1C8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vre4BbGEEZ66K
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Do you use this only on corners or does it work well in any position?
Any position, I’ve never used mine on a corner.
Man that looks like a real PITA . Why not use a blower?
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