On 06/07/2011 11:03, SS wrote:
I really need to paint the soffit board and sort some guttering problem is
:-

A. Cant really afford a pro and I am capable of doing the work.
B. beyond around 10 feet I am crap on a ladder, even if I got higher I would
be hanging on rather than doing anything.

Ideally I would like to get the work done this summer although could
probably wait til next year.

Anyone else got this `fear` of height/ladders and how did you overcome it. I
just done feel safe or comfortable 20 feet up. Is there a better type
ladder I could use thinking it may be cheaper to buy something, use it, then
sell on ebay.

Fear of falling off ladders is a very sensible thing.

Three bits of advice from me; read the HSE advice on ladder safety, get
a stand off http://www.screwfix.com/p/ladder-stand-off/29679 and one of
these for the base http://www.screwfix.com/p/summit-laddermat/99778.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk