[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

I wouldn't dream of trusting a bag of sand on some decking Daz. Wet they can be like ice rinks.

Holes in decking? Customers are going to have to take that one on the chin. Most decking is covered liberally with holes anyway, it's where it's screwed to the joists underneath.

For a one man band setup this is a great solution. Solid, safe. I'd fa r rather trust my safety to something secured than just an objects weight.

[rg1]

I'm with Dazmond on this one.

If a custy has just spent their hard earned money on new decking, the last thing they want is to see the window cleaner knocking 4" nails into it.

[dazmond]

just saying matt.i have used a bag of sand years ago with no problems but i wouldnt climb a ladder on decking now anyway as i dont clear gutters generally although i do make acceptions on very rare occasions.

[Fin Clearview]

This post is how not to I take it. Making holes in clients decking..oh deary me.

[Frankybadboy]

cowboy bateman


buy a gutter vac you tight a s s

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

 Uh oh, the CIU custard police have stirred.

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[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

cowboy bateman


buy a gutter vac you tight a s s

I was thinking that today actually Franky. It still doesn't negate the need for a ladder though, particularly if working alone. There are plenty of times even with a vac you'll need to get up there on a ladder.

[Darren Spreadbury]

There is a ladder matt from cleaning spot that will grip on any surface even ice.

[home6442]

If you had moved the ladder a few inches back or forward then
you could have put the nails through the gaps and into the joists.
You wouldn't see any holes after the nails where pulled out.

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

That is a fair point. What I do find a little funny (funny ha ha) is no-one has asked if I'd mentioned this to the client or asked them if they minded.

CIU custard police at their best.    

[ben M]

cowboy bateman


buy a gutter vac you tight a s s

I was thinking that today actually Franky. It still doesn't negate the need for a ladder though, particularly if working alone. There are plenty of times even with a vac you'll need to get up there on a ladder.

with a good gutter vac, you don't need ladder at all!

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

You do if you knock an end cap off, or the down pipe is blocked past the S bend. Or the down pipe needs to be removed.

[telfordwindowclnr]

I trust you have got good money for your van if you have invested in a horse. Yeeeeeehhhhhhhaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

DISCLAIMER:  The above is only for fun and illustration purposes only. 

[luther1]

It's not like they are having their windows cleaned every month then the decking would look like a dart board. Once a year gutter cleaning at the most is hardly going to notice a couple of holes,especially if the same holes are used next time

[kurt]

At least put screws in , easyier to take out , less damage . Bag of damp  sand for me .

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

It's not like they are having their windows cleaned every month then the decking would look like a dart board. Once a year gutter cleaning at the most is hardly going to notice a couple of holes,especially if the same holes are used next time

Its the CIU custard police mate, Ive stopped worrying about 'em.

Oi laffs