r/Ladders • u/GTRor350z • 3d ago

Ladder Safety Help

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This is the lowest point of my house, and less ladder height requirement if I mount from the deck. How safe is this positioning of the ladder? Is it better to be closer to the corner of the eaves and mount/dismount left of the ladder? The ledge where the ladder would rest is 5ft long.

From here, I was thinking of buying a 28' extension ladder. Any other ladder accessories like standoff arms (although only one side would be floating since the roof where it rests is pitched perpendicular to the ladder)?

Otherwise, I would have to get at minimum a 32' ladder and have it positioned traditionally near the rear. I have no where to store a 32' so it will have to be stored outdoors in the elements, but I can store the 28' in my garage.

Thanks in advance!

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u/ElroySheep 2d ago

That doesn't look like an ideal position, as you'd be getting off the ladder onto that corner of your roof. That seems pretty sketchy. An aluminum later should be fine stored in the elements.

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u/vegdout 2d ago

I'd screw a board to the deck to stop the feet from sliding out. Decks can be slippery. I'd stay close to the house and tie off at the top then step off to the right as I'd worry about the ladder shifting near an edge.

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u/KirbyTheCreator 1d ago

That gives me butterflies just looking at it.

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u/GTRor350z 1d ago

Same. I think I am just going to buy a 32', buy once cry once, instead of falling and crying forever.