What size extension ladder should I buy?

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Just be safe or it might be permanent retirement :grimacing:. You don’t have to spend $1000 (like I did) to get a good drone. One of the guys in our group has been using the DJI spark for over a year and says it does a great job for him.
Just be safe :grinning:

And thanks for the comment… I will try to post more this coming year.

Best regards,
Trent

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Larry, thanks for your very detailed post! Both of these ladders look great. One quesstion: does the 22’ Werner get you to the roof of most 2 story homes with enough extra length that you could safely climb onto the roof?

Thanks!

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William, it depends on the grade or deck, etc., but often it did.

Edit: I took a 28’ extension ladder when I knew that I needed it.

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A 22-foot ladder will only get you on the roof of a one-story ranch. safely

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Larry, thanks so much for your incredibly speed reply. I really appreciate it.

Perhaps I could direct this question to both you and Scott: If one were not going to walk any 2nd story roofs, but rather climb to the top of a ladder and take photographs, what do you think would be the minimum ladder size one could get away with?

Thanks in advance, gentlemen.

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Scott,

Thanks very much for your super fast response! I included you in my reply to Larry in asking about minimum ladder heights to be used to safely take pictures (but not walk the roof) of 2nd story homes.

I appreciate your feedback!!

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28 depending on the grade.

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Thanks, Scott!

I appreciate the feedback.

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Your welcome and be Safe.

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I agree with Scott…a 28’ ladder…depending on grade.

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Larry,

Thanks very much! I appreciate everyone working hard to keep ignorant new inspectors from hurting themselves!!!
:slight_smile: :slight_smile:

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Don’t down your self, keep up the good work. :grinning:you’re great

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Remember, you can use an upper window, lasso the chimney and with tree climbing spurs and get to the roof that way, too. LOL

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LOL! Is that photoshopped? Looks like it was designed by Salvador Dali!

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No, it’s a 21’ A-frame called a skyscraper made by Little Giant.

https://www.littlegiantladder.com/products/skyscraper

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When I need a large ladder I rent it and have it delivered.
I can usually get the guy that delivers it to move it around for me for $20 if he has the time.

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Hey Mr. Lewis, good to see you posting more. Hope things continue to improve! :wink:

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Thank you Brother.

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Thanks, Scott!
:slight_smile: :slight_smile:

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I’m going to have to get some tree climbing spurs, for sure :slight_smile: