qamar Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 (edited) Hi Everyone, I need to buy a ladder to maintain my house gutters. What size should be best. Looking for something not too heavy. Also where would I rest the ladder. Thanks in advance Edited October 14 by qamar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2016 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 If you just want to to clean them out what about a gutter cleaner & extension wand for a power washer? Do it all from the ground, Safer. If repairs are needed then a two part ladder with a standoff but I wouldn't like to mess around with resting it against that glass or trust resting it on a spongy gutter climbing up and down. Tricky. You can hire a van that has a bucket in the back for a day but unlikely to help around the back. Or just pay the local leaflet crowd who do the cleaning for you? There's always someone offering those services around the area. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinHobbes Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 What about a ducopole with attachment and keep your feet on the ground? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinHobbes Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 10 minutes ago, mike2016 said: If you just want to to clean them out what about a gutter cleaner & extension wand for a power washer? Do it all from the ground, Safer. If repairs are needed then a two part ladder with a standoff but I wouldn't like to mess around with resting it against that glass or trust resting it on a spongy gutter climbing up and down. Tricky. You can hire a van that has a bucket in the back for a day but unlikely to help around the back. Or just pay the local leaflet crowd who do the cleaning for you? There's always someone offering those services around the area. Cousin fell off ladder cleaning gutter, now he feels nothing below his chest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qamar Posted October 14 Author Share Posted October 14 Hi Everyone, Really sorry to hear of your cousin calvinhobbes 😔 Thanks for the suggestion Mike2016. I think you are right its safer to get someone to just clean the gutters. But i will be needing a ladder for other work around the house and it would be good to have one that can reach the gutters too. Would a 7 meter ladder do the trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2016 Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Sure, a standard two piece where one runs inside the other and you can vary the length. The key is managing risk and safety. How are you with heights? Search YouTube for the essential craftsman video on ladders, I learned some great basic tips there. Have a spotter the first few times to secure the base and supervise. Don't climb alone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qamar Posted October 15 Author Share Posted October 15 Thanks Mike! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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