Using a ladder stand off is one of the best ways to use a ladder without damaging the gutters.
Secure ladder to roof without gutter.
Then screw the 2 4 to the fascia with 3 in.
Instead this protector fits within your gutter to support the weight from the ladder thus preventing damage.
Instead that weight will be transferred to the fascia.
A ladder stablizer is a rather inexpensive addition to your ladder.
Press down firmly with both feet to set and secure the ladder into the ground.
It also allows you to put your ladder up at a window and be supported by the walls on either side of the window.
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Stand on the bottom step of the ladder with both feet securely on the rung.
Slowly raise the ladder with crate attached to the roof just above the gutter.
Once on the roof if you have to use a second ladder to reach the ridge avoid resting the secondary ladder on the gutter and use an appropriate ridge ladder instead.
It allows one to place the ladder on the roof without touching the gutter.
Extend the ladder at least 3 rungs above the crate.
It basically has two advantages of using a standoff.
Use wire string or bungy cord to secure the crate to the ladder around the middle of the rung itself.
This has been very useful especially on windy days.
If you plan on carrying out more of a detailed job on the roof ensure precautions are taken to protect the guttering from debris such as nails and tiles.
Secure the top of your ladder by tying it to a solid anchor.
Safety is our 1 focus.
A better method of tying on for added safety is to use a strong rope and actually tie the ladder to the roof truss behind the first row of tiles behind the gutter.
One it protects the gutter from getting damage by the ladder.
Eye screws into a 32 in.
The stand off keeps the ladder 19 inches off the gutter and prevents any damage to the gutter.
Here i have a short piece of rope with a figure 8 on a bite at each end.
We ve been searching for a product that can secure the ladder to the gutter without obstructing the foot access to the ladder.
To prevent damage by a ladder get a delivery type plastic milk crate.
The roofers 220539 rt lm mount protector does not attach to your ladder.
Now i ve moved my roof tile and i wrap the rope around the timber underneath to tie it to the ladder.
The stand off not only keeps the ladder off the gutter but also stabilizes the ladder.
And if you are using this gutter protector the weight from your ladder won t be applied to your gutter.
Place it on the ground open side down.
Climb the ladder until you reach the roof.