Almost didn't make it - whew!

[plainpainter 217]

I was gambling in the back of my mind that my 28 footer would make it to the gutter line on the back of this home I did yesterday - just barely made it, and only because of the stabilizer holding it further away from the wall so I could more comfortably get around the gutter.

Right now I am doing all these gutter cleanings by myself. As a small company I never stocked ladders bigger than a 28 footer other than a 40 footer. A forty footer is a very inefficient tool to use if not needed for maximum heights - but with a helper it negates the absolute need for 32 and 36 foot ladders, when there is a need for it. And I hate owning extra ladders.

As well, since I am cleaning gutters by myself - I can't easily get a forty footer up by myself - it becomes a game changer if I need ladders bigger than 28 feet, and so far I have been just passing when they get really high. I don't feel like investing $300 for another ladder I won't need more than twice a year.

[FLORIN 21]

Brave, brave man.

[Isaac B 14]

Thats too crazy for me, i would've rented a 32' for 25 bucks.

[plainpainter 217]

Brave, brave man.

Nah, I'm a ***** - I had my 24 footer on top of that deck resting along the gutter. That's a shed dormer roof with maybe a 2/12 pitch, it's so flat you could have a ballroom dance up there. But for some reason I was real winded and spooked to just get up on that roof that day and clean that gutter that way instead.

I don't know why, I've done tons of roofing with roofs as steep as 16/12 pitch. But I've learned to respect my intuition so I didn't get on the roof and instead just walked that 28 footer the entire length of the house.

[FLORIN 21]

Climbing the ladder is always the scary part for me. Once im on the roof im all good.

[TNRoofCleaner 16]

Getting off the ladder and on to the roof then worst yet off the roof and back on to the ladder.

[topcoat 14]

Dan

Thanks for not backing your truck into they yard putting the ladder on it.

That is a case where the sky hook comes in crazy handy.

[plainpainter 217]

Dan

Thanks for not backing your truck into they yard putting the ladder on it.

That is a case where the sky hook comes in crazy handy.

LOL - I had a buddy do that once, had to reach a 40 foot gable end with a 32 foot ladder. We parked the van right next to the garage doors and propped the ladder on top of his van roof and got to the peak that way - I footed the whole time. What a crazy dude he was!

[plainpainter 217]

Here's a queasy high ladder moment for you guys - later on, those ladder jacks got moved to the outsides of the ladders, and that pic was moved up at the same height as that 3rd story window sill, in order to scrap/prime everything up there.

[Doug T 19]

getting off the ladder and on to the roof then worst yet off the roof and back on to the ladder.

+100

Dan, I got used 32' I'll sell you

[plainpainter 217]

+100

Dan, I got used 32' I'll sell you

I hate flimsy ladders, so I only buy Type 1A and Type 1AA duty.

[neps.us 14]

Here's a queasy high ladder moment for you guys - later on, those ladder jacks got moved to the outsides of the ladders, and that pic was moved up at the same height as that 3rd story window sill, in order to scrap/prime everything up there.

That sign falls in the same category as the van. Very nice!:D

[plainpainter 217]

That sign falls in the same category as the van. Very nice!:D

That sign is responsible for about 60-70k in total sales, 30k in the first year alone, retired it by May '07 - I got the board free, already had the paint, stencils cost $10. What's the ROI on that?

What's the ROI on your marketing, Chris?

[Doug T 19]

1a, 300#

[plainpainter 217]

1a, 300#

What brand?

How much?

Have a pic?

[neps.us 14]

That sign is responsible for about 60-70k in total sales, 30k in the first year alone, retired it by May '07 - I got the board free, already had the paint, stencils cost $10. What's the ROI on that?

What's the ROI on your marketing, Chris?

Sorry Dan but I dont splash by business numbers around the internet. I think you have a pretty good sense about what kind of volume my company produces. Your happy working 3 days a month and *****ing on the internet about no work the other 28 day. Good for you.

[plainpainter 217]

Well that ends that, you have nothing else to say. Have a great year next year.

[neps.us 14]

Well that ends that, you have nothing else to say. Have a great year next year.

I will Dan .....I have work booked for three crews until spring and 8-10 crews when the snow melts. Thank you.

[Doug T 19]

What brand?

How much?

Have a pic?

Werner aluminum, No pics but I'll try this weekend weather permitting.

$$, let me ask you first, interested in any other ones?

All werner: 24' alum, 20' fiberglass. 40' alum

[plainpainter 217]

take photos of them all, I might be interested in another 24' - is it the model that has equal width base and fly?

[Doug T 19]

I'll get all the model numbers tomorrow, but yes it is same width all the way. The 24', I think is the only one that MAY not be 1a or 1aa, I think

it is "commercial grade"

If we do anything you willing to meet half way? I'm guessing Springfield without looking at map.

[plainpainter 217]

yeah that sounds good - looking forward to the photos.

[neps.us 14]

$120 bucks in gas plus 4 hours of time at (according to Dan) $200 per hour = $920.00 for a used 24 ft ladder he could of bought for $200 new. Sweet deal. I hope the Mystery Machine can make it that far.

Edited December 11, 2009 by neps.us

[PressurePros 249]

Mystery Machine... hahahahaha

[plainpainter 217]

Don't encourage, Mr. Toscanos.

[Doug T 19]

Dan,

Ladders for sale are in bargain basement