Cassis Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I have some serious de-moussing to do this year and I've been thinking about roof ladders. I could knock up my own wooden roof ladders in the basic childs-drawing-book style that everyone around here seems to use; but to fix them in place you have to remove some tiles from your roof, pierce a couple of holes in your underfelt and tie the bottom of the ladder onto your chevron. I would prefer an alternative to this method as it's a pain in the bum if you're going round the whole house. In the UK I saw hooks that fitted on the top of the ladder and looped over the ridge - there were also wheels attached so you could push your ladder up to the ridge. Has anyone seen the same in France (wheels not vital!) and if so, where? Or is there another method of working on steep roofs with terracotta tiles that I don't know about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 The wheeled hooks are what I use, if I were a bit closer to you, you would be welcome of a 'borrow'. Brought them over from the UK. Think I've seen them in Leroy Merlin. I know they do the whole roof ladder but I assume that like me you only want to bolt the hooks to an existing ladder for occasional use. Screwfix do them if that is any use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 I'll have a look at Leroy Merlin next time we're down to Le Mans. I wish Screwfix would deliver to France! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoneye Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Similarly OH has some brought over from UK - we have not seen them here at all, although we haven't looked extensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Cassis, if you're talking about the old half-round terrecottas, I would suggest that you keep off them. They will only break if you try anything that involves actual contact. Roofers around here use those strange looking 'red' machines to do roof work as it can be done without actually putting any weight on the tiles. I think you'll find that satellite installers won't put dishes up on roofs covered with those tiles, for the same reason.It also hurts less than falling off................................[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 I've found something - looks good so I bet it's pricy! http://perso.orange.fr/echafaudage-fenix/fenix-echelle_de_toit.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 [quote user="Bugbear"]Cassis, if you're talking about the old half-round terrecottas, I would suggest that you keep off them. They will only break if you try anything that involves actuall contact. Roofers around here use those strange looking 'red' machines to do roof work as it can be done without actually putting any weight on the tiles. I think you'll find that satellite installers won't put dishes up on roofs covered with those tiles, for the same reason.It also hurts less than falling off................................[:D][/quote]No, the terracotta tiles are flat around here. I've used a roof ladder on them before - borrowed one off a mate - the odd tile cracks once in a while under the weight but if you're careful you don't have to replace too many (plus I've got a stack of spares). But thanks for the warning, all the same! [:)]I reckon if she can do it ...[img]http://perso.orange.fr/echelles.neressy.cristofeni/echelle-toit-sur%20tasseaux-du-toit-marie-web300-.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 I've found the price of the ladder - it's 291€ plus VAT for 5.3m length; 68€ or 158€ for extensions of 1.3m and 3m respectively, from here:http://perso.orange.fr/echelles.neressy.cristofeni/echelle_de_toit_.htmor here (seems to be the same people):http://www.echelle.com.fr/What does anyone reckon? With VAT and delivery the 5.3m version comes in at 403€. Rather pricy just for a ladder?I'm toying with the idea of making one and fabricating some hooks if I can't find any (apparently Point P might do the wheels and hooks bit but over 200€!!!).I've joined a CyberBricoleur forum and asked a chap there to send me his design for a roof ladder.http://www.cyberbricoleur.com/?r=affiche_le_message&qf=20&p=1&pm=&m=32427&tread=32427#45654 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Cass,If the screwfix stuff is readily available I could possibly bring it over on April 14th. If the offer is of interesr PM me to arrange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Gordon Bennett, I've just looked at the Screwfix site. I've managed to resist since we came here because I knew the prices would make me feel sick. They did. [+o(] Thank you very much for the kind offer, Steve, I'll bear it in mind and if I've got nowhere by then I'll drop you a line. But I suspect I'll have to have sorted something out before then as I hate putting these things off! I won't ask you to bring a full ladder, in any case!Just these:[img]http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/50/p1228550_l.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 While you are at it buy one of their plastic (but very strong) ladder stand-offs, they are the dogs danglys and if push comes to shove can be reversed to make a roof hook, but not as good as the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Totally agree about the stand-off, J.R. - I remembered to bring ours with us. I wouldn't have thought it would have made working up a ladder so much more comfortable until I tried one. Also a ladder step - takes the strain off the soles of the feet if you're in one spot for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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