Telescopic Ladder Hi all, What’s a good make of Telescopic ladder, that’s sturdy? Considering getting one as have a standard ladder but its a pain to get out of shed as its...

[kev2021]

Hi all,

What’s a good make of Telescopic ladder, that’s sturdy? Considering getting one as have a standard ladder but its a pain to get out of shed as its up on a shelf and means removing items out the way in order to get to it. Not to mention the weight (It’s a old wooden one).

Considering a telescopic one to enable getting up onto single storey extension as and when needed as will make things easier.  Was considering XTend+Climb on screwfix but I saw a review of someone advising it closes itself down and you had to extend it fully from the bottom rug up before you could use it which didn’t seem overly practical, given the size of ladder I’d need.  Effectively you would need to lay it down, extend it fully then lift it and place where you need, not overly practical idea.

Also, you reckon 3.8m be enough to get on to single story roof?

Thanks

Kev

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Ladders are very serious pieces of equipment.

I am currently working on a Lead flashing leak at the rear of our house and this is a picture of the ladder I use.

Once leak is fixed, will have fun this summer repainting whole house ;)

 

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yes agree, don’t see a picture :(

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Sorry, out and about and using my mobile phone ;)

What I do known regarding ladders for accessing roofs etc. the ladder has to be at least 3 feet above roof height to allow safely transferring from ladder to roof.

I have three sand bags that in put over the bottom step on the ladder to provide extra stability.

My ladder is a triple extension ladder made by LYTE.

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Thanks, I’m thinking 3.8m be enough? The ladders I have atm are only 2 part as opposed to 3 like yours.  I is aluminium and only use those for getting to top of house, the wooden ones used for the lower parts, they just cumbersome to move around and get out and quiet heavy so considering telescopic ones as easier to move around etc.  Mainly for dad as his older now, bit much to keep carry the heavy ladders about now.

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I see, I ask as I have never seen a window cleaner use a telescopic ladder, a few houses in our area are being painted by professional exterior painters currently and they all are using triple extension ladders etc.

I have seen positive reviews for Werner telescopic ladders as they have a stabiliser bar.

I think this ladder also requires opening whilst laying on the floor.

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This did intrigue me so I had a look online and did see this review (Acrohome), this ladder extends from the top and does have a double safety latch for each step which is a great idea and something to consider if you are not too heavy and ladder is not used to often

The XTend+Climb looks more sturdy and less bendy but the Acrohome is more versatile.

Not sure about secure footings but online reviews are positive

 

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But you cant use them standalone e.g. for picking cherries or cutting trees without a wall to lean on.
And 4m are much too less for my usage.

Btw I expand my 3-part ladder (same as yours with 10 rungs) almost vertically, maybe with some help of another person.
Easier than to erect it in full length.

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Absolutely no propping ladders against small cherry trees, you will end up on the floor .

Yes like yours, my ladder is 3 section ladder and it is easier to rest ladder against wall and then start extending it to the height I need.

 

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Yes, i was going to get the XTend+Climb but i saw reviews of professionals complaining they had to open it fully on the ground as otherwise you can pull it from the top and it locks as needed meaning you don’t have to fully extend it and could part extend it.  I was looking at Werner as I believe they are a ladder manufacturer as opposed to XTend+Climb which I’m not sure if they are a ladder manufacturer.  But I know Werner make ladders in general including loft ladders, steps, long platforms for you to stand up and walk along if say doing above a window etc it just they don’t look as stable/sturdy but maybe that’s just misconception or lack of knowledge on my part. I’ve seen some makes that people have said they bend quiet a bit when you going up them, not ideal.

I have a smaller telescopic ladder (2.6m) at my own place which is just enough to get up into the loft but that’s due to it being modern so ceilings are lower whereas my parents place was built in probably 1930s so higher ceilings.  For instance the light hanging from the ceiling in living room, can walk under it comfortably in parents place.  In my place you bang your head on it as ceiling that much lower, hence I think 2.6m is too short for getting up onto the roof of extension so was thinking 3.8 as 3.2 isn’t that much taller.

Plus it should be relatively easier to store as I believe the stabilizer bar goes in on some of them hence not fixed width and stick out all the time.

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You might as well get a ladder that covers most heights you would need, so 3.8m sounds more realistic.

TECKNET Telescopic Ladder, Aluminium Extension Ladder with Stabilizer Bar, Max Load 150kg/330lbs

The Werner Telescopic Extension Ladders are alas extendable from the bottom, so a tad more tricky, but does look a solid unit.

 

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Thanks, I saw this make on Amazon but never heard of them.

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