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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: wpclean on June 22, 2015, 10:45:26 am

Title: Floppy roof !
Post by: wpclean on June 22, 2015, 10:45:26 am
I have just fitted a roof rack to this -
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: wpclean on June 22, 2015, 10:48:04 am
Looking at the roof, and it is floppy between the struts !!!  , looks like tin foil, is this normal ?     I didn't know if I was going to fit a roof rack. or wrap my sandwiches in it !!!
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: Matt. on June 22, 2015, 12:44:56 pm
 ;D

Funny stuff, do u mean it dents in and pops back out again, but it's strong enough to stand on, ........... Have used the roof of the van to work off many a times.
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: wpclean on June 22, 2015, 01:40:20 pm
;D

Funny stuff, do u mean it dents in and pops back out again, but it's strong enough to stand on, ........... Have used the roof of the van to work off many a times.
Yes it does, but wouldn't dream of standing between the struts ( I would fall through ) !       I am thinking od installing a ladder on the back door, and putting a narrow walking platform of the rack to stand off ?
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: Matt. on June 22, 2015, 02:09:06 pm
Also thinking the exact same, walking board on roof rack which you can walk along and ladder up the rear door.

I look on eBay an if I see anything local I will pick it up, not prepared to pay new prices
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: wpclean on June 22, 2015, 03:34:27 pm
Get me one too, and I will pay you when you drop it off  ;D
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: Matt. on June 22, 2015, 03:51:30 pm
Never any good bargains goin ere in Liverpool, every time I see them on eBay they always in Huddersfield  ;D
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: wpclean on June 22, 2015, 07:19:46 pm
Never any good bargains goin ere in Liverpool, every time I see them on eBay they always in Huddersfield  ;D
;D
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: wpclean on June 23, 2015, 06:12:53 am
Just seen this, but a bit pricey ! 
http://www.vanroofbars.co.uk/vanroofracks/Roof-Platform-3000mm-x-360mm-x-18mm-Plywood-With-Aluminium-Edging-VL254-20573.html
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: dazmond on June 23, 2015, 06:54:28 am
;D

Funny stuff, do u mean it dents in and pops back out again, but it's strong enough to stand on, ........... Have used the roof of the van to work off many a times.

what do you mean matty?poling while standing on the roof of your van cos you poles a bit too short?thats good advice for the guys who cant afford(or just cheapskate window cleaners!)longer poles! ;D
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: Matt. on June 23, 2015, 10:29:25 am
 ;D ;D

I suppose if u a bit short with a pole it's do able,
but in general If I am doing the outsides of shops/ signs anything that is about that high, did a bit of pressure washing off van roof over weekend  ;D

Am good for reach on me poles I took ur advise an bought some extremes an 2 extensions, so me 47 is 59 and 35 is a lovely pole to use
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: dazmond on June 23, 2015, 04:24:49 pm
;D ;D

I suppose if u a bit short with a pole it's do able,
but in general If I am doing the outsides of shops/ signs anything that is about that high, did a bit of pressure washing off van roof over weekend  ;D

Am good for reach on me poles I took ur advise an bought some extremes an 2 extensions, so me 47 is 59 and 35 is a lovely pole to use

i know i keep banging on about xtreme poles but they are great if your interested in reducing strain during your working day! :)
Title: Re: Floppy roof !
Post by: Matt. on June 23, 2015, 10:46:14 pm
Been using the poles for 4 hours solid tonight 6-10, there is no fatigue from them what so ever,

I know if you buy new they cost a lot, anyone who aches after a days work should consider investing, there not as fragile as people make out, am as heavy handed as they come so I can't see why they won't last 2-5 years to make investment pay