That Ladder Thing?

Frank99

Whenever i try to clean my guttering i have to bend backwards to reach the gutter which is very uncomfortable.:mad:
I notice someone doing this in a neighbouring street from the back window and he had some kind of metal attachment to push his ladder further out from the wall, this made it much easier because he didn't have to lean right back to reach his guttering.
I can't seem to google it because i don't know the name of it, the closest i have got is a "stand-off" ladder attachment but i'm not if this is it but it looks similar.

Rodders53

A stand off ladder attachment is what I have for my ladders to allow such work safely.

Ruski

https://www.screwfix.com/p/ladder-stand-off/3571p

telemarks

I bought one of these, seems strong and robust, works well. One thing to look out for is one with a V in the back, as you can use these on corners, or round pipes.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/READY-ASSEMBLED-ALUMINIUM-LADDER-STAND-OFF-V-SHAPE-NEW-UK-MANUFACTURER/322140265303

sevenhills

Frank99 wrote: »

Whenever i try to clean my guttering i have to bend backwards to reach the gutter which is very uncomfortable.:mad:

The local window cleaner did mine, he was going to charge £15/20, but just did the front and said all was ok, and charged £5

Frank99

Absolute bargain, i got quoted £120, that's why i do em myself.

sevenhills

Frank99 wrote: »

Absolute bargain, i got quoted £120, that's why i do em myself.

Chancers come around every so often, quoting £40

BoxerfanUK

Ok I know it's not the cheapest solution but no faffing with ladders for me and it works great with my feet firmly planted on the ground plus you can collect and blow leaves off the driveway too!!! :-)

https://www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/Blowers-and-Vacuum-Shredders/Accessories-for-blowers-and-vacuum-shredders/Accessories-for-hand-held-blowers-and-vacuum-shredders/213778-28094/Gutter-cleaning-set.aspx#

shown73

Wonder if I could bodge something similar to use with my leaf blower. Have to check the diameters. Bit of trunking, couple of corner bits, bob's your uncle.