wrote:
I've got a tight passage at the side of the house where a ladder cannot
lean at an adequate angle for normal use. I'm thinking about fitting some
kind of clamp or bracket on the side of the house to allow near vertical
ladder position without the risk of the ladder falling away from the
building. Does anyone make such things, or do I need to make one, or have one fabricated?

Thanks.

Bill.


You mention a tight passage, if this is between two buildings wont the
foot of the ladder be prevented from sliding away from the wall you are
laying the top of the ladder against by the second building?

If you are careful, you could climb it and fix some Rawl Bolt eyes to tie
the ladder to for extra security.

A safety harness clipped to the, secured, ladder may not be a bad idea if
you are concerned- even if you are normally ok on a ladder you can get
distracted and taking chances is a good idea if you arent 100% confident
in the ladder etc.


Alternatively, consider hiring a platform.