[paul michelle]

I am looking a getting a new ladders i am going to get the normal ladders so i can use a stand of ect what is the average height needed to reach the window sill of most 1st floor houses

[AdamSouth]

i think 3.5m should do you, i've got 4m at the mo and think for some of my work they are too big so wanta get some 3.5m soon

[Jago]

Mine are 3.5 and they are perfect as not too heavy

[paul michelle]

hi when you both say 3.5 is that closed or open as i was looking at getting a tripple 2m ladder as it fit on my car and i am able to open the boot fully

[datec66]

It's 3.5m closed they mean mate. On most I do, 1 3.5m section gets you up there enough to clean them. But, I tend to go up 1 stile with my second 3.5m section to get just under the cill. However, I find that a double 3.5m ladder is a pain to carry around however, especially over the fences at the back. It's quite heavy. So, I tend to split em apart & use just the 1 3.5m section for most houses.   

Don't get a triple 2m though. A double 3m or pref 3.5m is the best option.  You'll always find a double is alot better to work with than 3.