Recommend a set of ladders

[hightower]

Hi, looking to invest in a decent set of ladders, mainly step ladders but I've used combination ladders recently and have to say, they are handy. I want a set of steps to use on the job, but also want something I can use at home to clean windows with etc.

I've found these: Werner Combination Ladder 4 Way - Toolstation

I like the look of them, in that it's a decent pair of steps that I can then turn in to an extension ladder to clean my windows with. I'm thinking these should be long enough - I live in a new build house so the house isn't as tall as an old terrace.

Will these do me, or has someone got another recommendation or knows of a similar ladder at a better price? Was looking at paying no more than a total of £150 for the ladders and a set of clamps for the van (ie Werner Roof Rack Clamp - Toolstation)

 

[Hellmooth]

Best just getting one of the those hightowers..........

Those Werner ones seem ideal though!

 

[andyb]

I use these, a bit dearer but well worth it in my opinion. I've had both.

 

[rsgaz]

I've found these: Werner Combination Ladder 4 Way - Toolstation

They're either an exact copy of the Abru 21014 ladder, or Abru make them for Werner.

You can get them in B and Q for less...

http://www.diy.com/departments/abru-aluminium-4-way-combination-ladder-h452m/30356_BQ.prd

HTH

Gaz

 

[Hellmooth]

I use these, a bit dearer but well worth it in my opinion. I've had both.

I've got them as well they're ideal, really quick and solid, although one of the key barrels doesn't work anymore!

 

[telectrix]

ladders? i'll recommend a ladder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy9hUO1q3OU

 

[Risteard]

Zarges Skymaster Industrial.

 

[telectrix]

Zarges Skymaster Industrial.

need a 2nd mortgage for them.

 

[shanky887614]

youngman combi 100

 

[londonfire]

I have a little giant. Good ladder.
http://www.toolstop.co.uk/index.php...a3SJptMMaUQdA0P74-3qxvS-0LseKiMeeAaAiAC8P8HAQ
Picked up in Costco for about£120

 

[londonfire]

Fits in to my vw caddy through the side door too so no need for a roof rack.

 

[ruston]

Not a step ladder , but these are great for lofts and convenience . Take very little room up and are great little get out of jail jobs.
These are not the ones I have, but wholesalers are stocking equivalents.

 

[Stu1312]

We've just issued been issued these ladders they are spot on:
http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/aluminium-telescopic-ladder-2-section-2-x-7-treads-4-43m/64728

 

[shanky887614]

We've just issued been issued these ladders they are spot on:
http://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/aluminium-telescopic-ladder-2-section-2-x-7-treads-4-43m/64728

you can get a 6 tred youngman ali tripple for that mate.

 

[Stu1312]

you can get a 6 tred youngman ali tripple for that mate.

thats what I'd prefer but our vans don't have roof racks so it needs to go inside, and our H&S team go all funny if you start working on much taller than a set of steps then we have to get the tower to site!

 

[shanky887614]

thats what I'd prefer but our vans don't have roof racks so it needs to go inside, and our H&S team go all funny if you start working on much taller than a set of steps then we have to get the tower to site!

they will easily fit in most vans.

there 1.9m closed and 3.4m if used as a ladder and 2.7 if used as a set of steps

 

[thegruf]

one thing to watch with these fancy multiway ladders is they can be flippin heavy if you are lugging them around continually.
I've got stepladders/ short extenders and a platform thingy as well as the combo ones which were bough as an only need one set solution.

Guess what - I mostly use the others still.

maybe I just need to get down the gym some more

 

[shanky887614]

one thing to watch with these fancy multiway ladders is they can be flippin heavy if you are lugging them around continually.
I've got stepladders/ short extenders and a platform thingy as well as the combo ones which were bough as an only need one set solution.

Guess what - I mostly use the others still.

maybe I just need to get down the gym some more

trust me the youngman ones are light i was under 9 stone when i first started using them (im5'10 so not that strong really just look at me lol)