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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner on November 17, 2004, 06:29:10 pm

Title: Ladders,Poles,Securing Devices
Post by: L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner on November 17, 2004, 06:29:10 pm

Can any of you fella`s reccomend what ya use for securing your poles,ladders,equipment
in general etc. to your ladder/roof bars or racks on your work vehicle.I`ve been using luggage
straps now for years and have been going to try for something else,but never got around to it.
I`ve a normal gutter clamp roof bar on a Vauxhall Corsa.Thanks for replies.


Lewis Doubtfire, Gleem Clean ( The Blade Runner )

Title: Re: Ladders,Poles,Securing Devices
Post by: WavieDavie on November 17, 2004, 06:47:08 pm

Hi Lewis

We use climbing rope - available from any outdoor shop. Get the shop to cut it to whatever lengths you need, they use a heated wire and it seals the cut ends. It'll take years to fray and is designed to work in the rain. Have you tried untying ordinary rope after it's been raining  :'(  - we tether the ladders by using a figure-of-eight loop on a cleat on each upright of the roofrack, and it's a breeze to undo - dry or wet.

Title: Re: Ladders,Poles,Securing Devices
Post by: wash & go window cleaners on November 17, 2004, 06:55:21 pm

 :) HI
                     WE USE LADDER CLAMPS AND A LOCKABLE TUBE FOR OUR POLES. THE LADDER CLAMPS ARE QUICK AND EASY TO SECURE YOUR LADDERS TO ANY ROOFRACK. YOU WILL FIND A BIG DIFFERENCE IF YOU USE THESE. WE FIND THAT THE BEST PLACE TO BUY LADDER ACCSESORIES ARE: MIDLAND LADDER CO LTD www.midlandladders.net clamps cost £20.00 INCLUDING VAT & DELIVERY. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU www.washgo.co.uk professional window cleaners

Title: Re: Ladders,Poles,Securing Devices
Post by: mark f on November 17, 2004, 07:46:03 pm

you need ladder clamps now by law. Use bungies and get knicked by traffic cops.

Title: Re: Ladders,Poles,Securing Devices
Post by: wash & go window cleaners on November 17, 2004, 07:56:34 pm

hi mark
            Didn't realize that they were law but thats a good thing. Saftey is paramount for us and other road users