Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 It seems strong enough, but would you trust it? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I,d be more worried about the bottom slipping away, anyway you can tie the bottom to something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) It has a wider bottom piece, however I will use another strap around the mid point of the ladder and then around the rafters to keep it locked in position. Then I just have to worry about myself slipping off. Edited February 12, 2021 by Dave_Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 I also want to make a plumb-line jig to make sure the ladder is at the right angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The base of the ladder should be placed so that it is one foot away from the building for every four feet of hight to where the ladder rests against the building. This is known as the 4 to 1 rule. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I rate it as a dodgy lash-up. It should be leaning against a vertical surface. Also, the pipe surface is slippery. Finally, the ladder looks insubstantial and only good for occasional DIY access / inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave_Watts said: but would you trust it? No. What are you trying to do? Could you not rest it against the rafters (90 degress from what it is now) and lash the ladder round the rafters, though i don't know what the angle of the rafters are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 to work off -- NO not me -other than changing a light bulb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 @Dave_Watts what work are you intending to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Why can't you rest it on the purlin with a standoff tied to the purlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Unsafe wedge it on the purlin and fix a batten at the bottom to stop it sliding. or hire a scaffold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) I want to put insulation between the rafters, but first I have to install a damp proof membrane, which I intend to staple between the rafters. I'm not sure I trust the purlins to take the weight, besides laying the ladder against them would get in the way of the work. A modification I may make to to cut a piece out of the ends so that it cannot slip sideways on the rafters. Edited February 12, 2021 by Dave_Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Moonshine said: " and lash the ladder round the rafters, though i don't know what the angle of the rafters are.", they are at about 45 degrees, I will lash the ladder as well at the mid-point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Seriously. Get a scaffold tower on wheels for this job. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Just now, ProDave said: Seriously. Get a scaffold tower on wheels for this job. agree, i wouldn't want to be waving bits of insulation around while up a ladder, holding the insulation and fixing in place is a two hand job, get a tower. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 Just now, Moonshine said: agree, i wouldn't want to be waving bits of insulation around while up a ladder, holding the insulation and fixing in place is a two hand job, get a tower. Yeah, your probably right. It would be better, but assembling/disassembling those is a 2 person job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Dave_Watts said: Yeah, your probably right. It would be better, but assembling/disassembling those is a 2 person job. I had an aluminium folding scaffold tower that I could assemble myself although easier with 2. @Ferdinand has it now. I still pine for it sometimes... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Dave_Watts said: Yeah, your probably right. It would be better, but assembling/disassembling those is a 2 person job If you are going to put up with going up and down ladder with every bit of insulation and trying to string a vpc on your own --then i don,t see building the tower on your own is a big thing the time taken to do this will cut the job time by 50% or more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 and you will still be alive not fallen off the ladder and head like split melon when you hit the floor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, scottishjohn said: If you are going to put up with going up and down ladder with every bit of insulation and trying to string a vpc on your own --then i don,t see building the tower on your own is a big thing the time taken to do this will cut the job time by 50% or more OK, I'll go with the tower route. It is more sensible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 minute ago, scottishjohn said: and you will still be alive not fallen off the ladder and head like split melon when you hit the floor I forgot to mention the bungy strap ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Watts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: I had an aluminium folding scaffold tower that I could assemble myself although easier with 2. @Ferdinand has it now. I still pine for it sometimes... Can you remember the make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Temp Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 That blue painters masking tape isn't very strong :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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