Steps

[Essex1]

What is this 3 points of contact business? :innocent

So GRP does not like being outside.  Why is that then? are these GRP steps made of some inferior GRP that doesn't like getting wet or doesn't like the cold?  My GRP boat has lived outside for the last 36 years, probably floating in the sea all summer and sitting on it's trailer in the winter. And I have just fitted GRP valleys on my new house.  Perhaps it's time to tell the step makers that GRP is actually quite durable stuff.

Ok. For 12 months I had a set of steps kept in the van and a set on the roof. Both purchased at the same time from the same place. The difference was as clear as day. I am unsure whether or not there are different grades of GRP. I have no idea but I know what I saw. I also know that boats and the like last much longer when stored indoors when not in use. Maybe it is the way they are manufactured.

Another point they do not take being ratchet strapped down very well either. Splinter very easily.

 

[Andy™]

Another point they do not take being ratchet strapped down very well either. Splinter very easily.

no use to me for the longer ladders then. both triples are on the roof and each have a strap / ratchet to hold them down

 

[Essex1]

no use to me for the longer ladders then. both triples are on the roof and each have a strap / ratchet to hold them down

The triples are not as bad and are quite strong. Still not as good as ali though.

 

[Blue Duck]

I have a 5 step and a two step.

Rarely use the 5 step. It was forced upon me, it's heavy and unwieldy bit like dragging around a dead horse!

2 step is great works for 90% of my jobs it's only the Georgian terraces where I need the dead horse!

5 step is a fibre abri and 2 step is a fibre marko

 

[kerching]

2 step.....WTF is that for....skirting boards?.....or are you 7' tall....just wondering

 

[Blue Duck]

Nope, 6ft and handsome :slap

Most of my work is social so 90% low ceilings

 

[Andy™]

2 step.....WTF is that for....skirting boards?.....or are you 7' tall....just wondering

its to plug something in if you are short and the socket are at part M heights

 

[Lurch]

I don't use steps very often. I used to have a set of 2 tread steps that I used a lot, until someone flattened them after jumping out of a loft onto them. They are next on my list of things to buy I think.

I hate steps, they just get in the way. I have some collapsible steps that I got when I was in the car most of the time, I wish I had got some sooner.

 

[NozSpark]

Lurch,,,, now you've got me thinking..

I recently borrowed a set of these whilst on a job,,, they were great - solid and just about the right height for ceilings



but I've just seen these which IMHO would be a better option



I'll just do another repair to my combis and order the 3 step I think

 

[kerching]

Put the 2 steps on top of a milk crate...simples

 

[NozSpark]

Put the 2 steps on top of a milk crate...simples

Nah.... a brick under each leg would be better

 

[ProDave]

I was using my pair of 2 steps today.....

On top of my scaffolding :run

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Look at Lyte ladders, they are made in Swansea, and very well priced.

I didn't know they were made in Swansea....

But I'd agree about price and quality..

I've had a set of these http://www.screwfix.com/p/lyte-gfbb6-swingback-builders-step-ladder-fibreglass-6-tread-1-26m/14078  

for quite a few years now, can't remember exactly..

But been very happy with them.

:Salute

 

[davetheglitz]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clow-FTS4-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Telescopic-Staircase-Ladder-EN131-/221653820125?clk_rvr_id=964744897703&amp&toolid=10013&amp&customid=&amp&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FClow-FTS4-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Telescopic-Staircase-Ladder-EN131-%2F221653820125&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-53481-19255-0%252F1%253Fcampid%253D5337469413%2526amp%253Bcustomid%253D%2526amp%253Btoolid%253D10013%2526amp%253Bmpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252FClow-FTS4-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Telescopic-Staircase-Ladder-EN131-%25252F221653820125%2526srcrot%253D710-53481-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D964744897703&ul_noapp=true

I've got Lidl's version of this - been absolutely brilliant! Saves having a roof rack.

 

[kerching]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clow-FTS4-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Telescopic-Staircase-Ladder-EN131-/221653820125?clk_rvr_id=964744897703&amp&toolid=10013&amp&customid=&amp&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FClow-FTS4-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Telescopic-Staircase-Ladder-EN131-%2F221653820125&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fcampid%3D5337469413%26amp%3Bcustomid%3D%26amp%3Btoolid%3D10013%26amp%3Bmpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fitm%252FClow-FTS4-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Telescopic-Staircase-Ladder-EN131-%252F221653820125%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D964744897703&ul_noapp=true

I've got Lidl's version of this - been absolutely brilliant! Saves having a roof rack.

That is the Copy of my Little Giant 4 runger

I just feel the 3 hinge versions are too flexible

 

[Lurch]

That is the Copy of my Little Giant 4 runger

I just feel the 3 hinge versions are too flexible

Mate of mine has the 3 hinge version thing. It is horrible, you need to open it up outside or in a large hall so no good for domestic. It is also heavy and cumbersome, not very comfortable either for any extended periods of work.