So THAT'S what the standoff that I stuck in the cellar is for!! Sure beats trying to keep your balance at the top of a ladder with your nose pressed against the wall. I was thinking "if only I could build something to hold the ladder a little bit off the wall :) Otherwise I was going to stop taking those jobs, didn't feel safe. That thing is coming with me from now on. Thank you!
thank you so much for letting me know about the angle. i am older woman and homeowner. always so scared to climb my ladder. i thought if i had the bottom of the ladder out farther, it would be more sturdy. SO THANK YOU!!
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Good video, I'd just add that before ascending an extension ladder, always visually checked the 2 hooks to make sure they are both latched, It's a good habit.
If you're on a ladder and it starts to fall. Climb down as fast as you can. The closer to the ground you can get the less chance of getting hurt. I would practice it so that your reflex instinct when something goes wrong is to start climbing down. Even a few steps can make a difference.
Yes you are exactly right. Not only is it less distance the top but it will put more weight on the feet of the ladder and can help with stability. I will add it to my next version. One time I was 24 feet up my ladder was on a newly waxed floor (bad idea I know). I was wondering why my window was getting further away from me. I’ll be sending two runs unfortunately the feet stuck. Also never put you Ladder on a rug as it can slip out
I am using a warner 24 foot type III. Load limit is 200 pounds. I cannot find the weight in the specs but I will get back to you on that. There is also additional weight in the extended legs and ladder boots. Type III Is the lightest weight ladder. Very maneuverable and convenient.
Yes this is a type 3 foot extension ladder Read it at 200 pounds. As for getting off of a ladder onto a roof that could be another video altogether. A few tips! Have at least two rungs above The roofline. Do not step on any wrong that is above the roof line and do not lean forward on the top of the ladder. That could cause the bottom to kick out
