On 9/9/2005 4:45 PM US(ET), Ken took fingers to keys, and typed the=20
following:

Walter R. wrote:
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Painting my house. I can reach all facia boards and gutters of my singl=
e
story house with a 6' stepladder.

Only the facia boards at the cathedral ceiling section are up to 12' ab=
ove
the level ground. I need to repair/paint these facia boards.

Will it be save to use an 8' stepladder or an 8' (16') extension ladder=
? I
don't want to invest a fortune in a ladder that I use only rarely and o=
nly
for a few feet. But, I am standing here, scratching my head.

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Walter
www.rationality.net
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A 16 foot extension ladder would be best to reach the top of a gable.
Although you could stand on the top step of an 8 foot step ladder,
that's considered unsafe, and I would be remiss if I suggested that you
do that. Here is an example of what you might want (watch out for line
wrap):

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...-20/ref=3Dnos=
im/002-8845829-6212001?afsrc=3D1

$119 is a bit pricey for what sounds like it would be very limited use
for you. Maybe see if you can borrow a neighbor's ladder? Or maybe go
halvsies with a neighbor who might want to use it also? Or maybe you
can rent a ladder for the infrequent use you would have for it?

Ken


A similar ladder is $89. at Lowes.
Werner=AE 16' Aluminum Extension Ladder, Type II
Item #: 212664 Model: D1216-2

225 lbs. load capacity
Slip-resistant Traction-Tred=AE D-rungs
Mar-resistant end caps
Stong modified I-beam rails
Shoe rests flat or is held in spur position with Shu-Lok=AE feature
Exclusive Alflo=AE rung joint means Twist-Proof=AE performance


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Bill