Step Ladders of the lost ark!?!
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Articles | Tags: step ladders Leave a comment »It’s time for us to take a little look at the Ta Prohm, Cambodia
This amazing place is only now started to be available for most tourists to visit from as little far back as 2010! Read the rest of this entry »
Is it safe to drive with my ladders strapped to my roof rack?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs Leave a comment »Yes, but if you are not very good at tying ropes you should use Ladder Clamps. Ladder Clamps are really easy to use and can be locked with a padlock. If you drive around often with ladders on your roof rack, then buy yourself some Ladder Clamps to make sure that they stay secure on your roof rack.
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I’ve just bought a new home, what ladders should I buy to help fix it when things go wrong?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs Leave a comment »We recommend a 4 tread step ladder and 3m ladder and work platform. Why? Because for most UK properties a 4 tread step ladder is just right for someone with average height.
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What angle should I use my ladder at?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs Leave a comment »As a general rule of thumb you should move the ladder out 1m for every 4m up. This will give you the safest angle to work from.
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How do I stop my ladders slipping?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs, ladder m8rix pro, ladder mat, ladder protector Leave a comment »In the old days you would have been advised to get someone to “foot” the ladder. Nowadays there is a huge range of safety mats such as a the LadderMat or a Ladder Protector. These mats give excellent grip on a range of surfaces, including snow if you’re using the LadderM8rix Pro. Then you can safely use your ladder without needing someone to stand at the bottom of your ladder. It is thought to be much safer as well and something the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) recommend.
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How far above the roof of my house should the ladder clear if I am to gain safe access?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs, Ladder Stand Off Leave a comment »If you are planning on going onto your house roof, then fit a ladder standoff to the top of your ladder and make sure that your ladder is at least 1m clear of the roof. Why 1m? Well think of it as a handrail that is essential for getting on and off the ladder. If you don’t have 1m clear at the top, you’ll have to crouch down to get back on the ladder. This is often where people fall. Using a Ultimate Stand Off or a Adjustable Stand Off (to avoid leaning against guttering) the ladder should clear the roof by 1 metre.
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Is it safe to rest my ladders against my guttering?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs, Ladder Stand Off Leave a comment »A. Guttering is not strong enough to support the weight of a ladder and the person using it. This is true of all types of gutter including plastic and metal guttering. Fix a ladder Stand-Off to the top of your ladder and you can rest your ladder against the house and clear of the gutter. Now when you climb your ladder, you’ll be in no danger of breaking the guttering and falling off.
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Can I separate my EN131 trade ladder triple or double into single ladders?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs Leave a comment »Yes you are able to separate your tripe or double ladder into single section ladder sections.
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What happened to the old British Standards Class 2 ladders?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs Leave a comment »Class 2 was replaced by the European standard EN131 in 1993 and gives a wide range of coverage for the types of ladders that may be used in this category.
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How far can I extend my double or triple extension ladder?
Posted: January 30, 2012 Filed under: Frequently Asked Questions | Tags: ladder faqs Leave a comment »There should always be a minimum 3-rung overlap between sections for safety reasons.
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