[dmlservices]

hi
i do a fair number of conny roof cleans, i use wfp , and either a step ladder or a short ladder with a stand off, have been looking at getting a conservatory ladder to reach akward  parts, ie where one side is right next a fence ect.

they are a bit pricey though, what do you use ?

daz

[A+CleaningService]

Maybe get a few conservatory jobs over one weekend, and hire a Conservatory ladder.

[cleewindows]

i have a combination ladder.the step ladder bit is as high as a conservatory roof,i then go up the ladder with my pole,jobs a good un!

[paul rulton]

if i need a bit more hight ( not very offten ) beer crate or step ladder 

[Londoner]

By law every roof, including conservatorys must be safe to walk on. If you want to try it go ahead, I never have.

[dmlservices]

By law every roof, including conservatorys must be safe to walk on. If you want to try it go ahead, I never have.

have walked on them when i was trad, to get to upstairs windows, would not want to walk on them using a w.f.p though, would be very slippy


daz

[john tomkins]

By law every roof, including conservatorys must be safe to walk on. If you want to try it go ahead, I never have.

I'd take that "law" with a pinch of salt :

Quite a few buildings roofs around our way have that corrugated type that cannot ever be walked on safely

[ian1972]

Do not walk on cony roofs there is only a 10mil nut and bolt at each end of the spars I no I used to fit conys

[Ian101]

Do not walk on cony roofs there is only a 10mil nut and bolt at each end of the spars I no I used to fit conys

but is it ok to use proper conny ladders ?? ... as thinking of buying a set 

[andyM]

Conservatory Ladders should be fine as this is what they are designed for and they spread the load between 2 of the roof struts. I would never consider walking on a conservatory roof though.
I would mainly use a pole Ian as this seems the safest option.
If you do need to use a conservatory ladder I would firstly ask the customer "Who did the conservatory build?, DIY or Professional Installer? DIY could in some cases mean it was bodged.
Secondly I would do a visual inspection to look for any obvious signs of potential failure of roof components.
I would recommend being insured for this type of work.

[dazmond]

ive never needed conny ladders!!

use a stand off and a ladder if you need to reach on the far side of a roof thats against a fence and wfp it while your up the ladder!!

JOB DONE!!