"Des" wrote in message
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"Jim Alexander" wrote in message
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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?

I just rest the chipboard on the rafters which are textured wood effect and
about 25deg pitch. Never seemed likely to slip. If it was steeper I guess
I'd need to think about how to reduce that risk. I do worry a bit about
the load bearing strength of the roof when I'm up there and have thought
about propping but never bothered.

Jim A