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Default Conservatory Access Ladders


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"Des" wrote in message
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Hi

Does anyone have experience of these ladders or anything similar?

There's an example here :-
http://www.laddersafetyproductsdirec...93700054ebf62c

I'm hoping to able to use one to paint the rendering above my
conservatory - this would involve standing up on the ladder. Would this
be
a problem, ie are they only suitable for crawing along?

Also, any recommended makes and suppliers - hopefully for hire rather
than
for sale.


Interesting. I note the roof loading becomes a point load on two bearers.
Why not just use a piece of chipboard flooring either lengthways or across
depending on the rafter spacing. Cheaper and distributes the loading
more
evenly. Can't say I feel hugely safe when accessing my conservatory roof
that way but your ladder wouldn't make it any safer.


Thanks

Yes, I was thinking along similar lines myself - could even attach some
lengths of batten to give better grip when standing.
Have you actuall done this? How did you secure the chipboard to stop it
sliding down?

Des