I’d suggest your next best move as a prospective inspector is to get Nachi to delete your post, so no client ever finds it. Then, listen to advice and get real.
You don’t need a truck.
You do need to get realistic.
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What services do you add on to the inspection for 300 dollars more?
Defective Telescoping Ladders Recalled Due to Fall Hazard, Serious Injury Risk
Werner has voluntarily recalled about 78,000 aluminum telescoping ladders due to the risk of failure. The recalled ladders reportedly have defects that can cause them to break while they are in use. Given that these ladders range from 13 to 26 feet in size, the defect presents a serious risk of falls and injury.
Many do not have rigidity comfort standards. EN131 Certified.
I tried one >< 10 years ago. Round feet worried me. It felt flimsy and buckled inward in the middle as I ascended and descended. One time the rung locking latch did not engage allowing the section to settle back into the cylinder and the ladder leaned to the left.
That’s my take on Telescoping Ladders.
Many InterNACHI forum posts about Telescoping Ladders years ago.
This ladder recall is from a group of ladders that were manufactured in a two month span in 2018. Werner makes an excellent extension ladder.
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I do the same. I probably use in more in the winter in my area. There is no substitute for getting on the roof.
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I have Ladders dating back to 2018 and before. The post to inform members that ladder manufactures of all types have recalls.
CMP Group Recalls Swimming Pool Dock Ladders Due to Laceration Hazard.
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. Recalls Benchmark Step Ladder with Tray
MultiMatic and model 121321 12-foot TriMatic.
Nice project. I hope you used this picture when calling out the defect 
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Balancing on the ridge 55 ft over the concrete patio, it took me a couple tries to get it in frame, but I got it alright.
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Just to clear, I’m not at all suggesting that anyone should be doing this. I enjoy climbing. That’s all.
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Nice one. Good time for a cloudy day, with that much roof to walk.
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Wow, nice one. How many sf?
14,090 sqft. Only $1.6 million. That’s just $113.5 per sqft.
Vacant for months. It was in bad shape
Long report, I’m still working on it.
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My Gorilla brand does the same.
Unlatch the height adjuster locks and pull it all the way out of the legs.
Gorilla also supplied me with two “solid” 'U’s to insert into the loose legs to make a second A-frame in case I need to place a platform to stand on.
It’s heavy, but very helpful at times!
As for your Little Giant… GOOGLE is your friend.
Make friends with it. it will save your butt more than you will ever know!
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Manual:
Hi Michael, just slide them completely off.
Have you considered moving your ladders to the passenger side of your vehicle?
In a bad enough accident they can shift (front end collision) or be thrust into the driver (rear end collision).
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It’s funny you mention that. After looking at the picture I did move the ladders to the passenger side. I was recently re-ended, the gal only bent my license plate but her grille was toast. A harder hit would push the ladders through my spinal cord.
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Thank you for posting this, this is actually very true. I have heard of people being hurt like this when rear ended.
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