High Rise and Ladders → Ladders → Metallic Ladders DANGER: Improper use of these items can cause serious injury or death. Brilliant Windows and Detroit Sponge are not responsible for the use or misuse of any products we sell. We carry only Metallic Ladders for our sectional ladders, because they have the quality and reliability we demand from our vendors. Using box-girder side-rail construction, 6061-T6 alloy, and solid-cast fittings for superior rigidity and stability, Metallic Ladders are the right choice for the window cleaner’s needs. Easily transportable, these sectional ladders piece together quickly and easily. Each section slips into the top of the one below it and secures with locking pins. Make sure to follow all necessary safety regulations when using ladders. Assembled length of these section ladders is NOT to exceed 21 feet, which is four 6 foot sections (ie. 1 base, 2 center, 1 top). Tops and center section pieces are NOT to be used as bases.

Inventory is on hand! Ladder orders ship within our standard 1 business day time frame. Ladders are not available for Overnight or 2nd Day Delivery. 6 Foot Base w/Rubber Plugs 6 Foot Base w/Safety Swivel Feet 6 Foot Vee Groove Top $0.00 - $56.00$56.00 - $100.00$100.00 - $145.00$145.00 - $189.00$189.00 - $233.00 abc carries a variety of ladders used everyday by window cleaners. Look through this category to find Metallic stack ladders, ladder levelers, Little Giant ladders, and more. Ladder -- Metallic - Base Piece - 6' Ladder -- Metallic - Base Piece - With Swivel Shoes - 6' Ladder -- Metallic - Center Piece - 6' Ladder -- Metallic - Top Piece - Open - 6' Ladder -- Metallic - Top Piece - Vee Groove - 6' Ladder Accessory - Leg Leveler - Round Feet - Pair Ladder Accessory -- Bonnet - abc - Fits Pointed Top Sectional Piece Ladders - Each Ladder Accessory -- Mitts - fits all standard ladders - Pair Tool Lanyard - Tool Bungee -- Secure Small Tools when Working Above Ground - Each

At ABC we stock everything that professional window cleaners use in their daily operations – from buckets to brushes, pads to poles, popular products like the 6” Triumph Scraper, Microfiber Towels, and Ettore Squeegees to specialized products like Exel Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber Poles. We stock major brands of rope such as New England Ropes, Blue Water, Sterling Rope, PMI, and Petzl. We keep the largest inventory in the United States, period. This enables us to offer competitive pricing and same day shipping with no substitutions and hardly any backorders. At ABC, day in and day out we strive to consistently perform at peak to give you what you need. We supply all sectors of the window cleaning industry including: high-rise, commercial, residential and new construction. ladder safety and setup safety" is an oxymoron... cleaning via extension ladders is dangerous. to avoid personal and property damage we need to take a close look at ladder safety procedures. the course of this article, i'll reference safety standards and regulations

from the iwca, ansi, osha and cal osha. Battery Powered Lights For China Cabinetfirst, let's take a look at...Toilet Parts Malaysia prior to using anCan Vinyl Flooring Be Reused extension ladder, visually inspect and take the appropriate measures so that building features, such as window ledges, frames, entranceways and landscaping will not impair the safe climbing, descending and moving of first - lay extension ladder flat on it's back with feet of the ladder butted up against building's wall. if a wall is not available, there are overhead obstructions, or other reasons you can't use building's wall to secure ladder, a second person can assist in setting up ladder. takes the place of the wall by placing his or her foot on the bottom rung

of the ladder and his or her other foot on one foot of the ladder. second - lift ladder's top while pushing forward to maintain pressure against*don't perform ladder work if you are not mentally or physically capable of safely accomplishing the work. *lift with your legs, third - lift ladder overhead. with your hands extending ladder to your highest point of reach, work hand over hand pushing ladder towards the you reach beyond the middle point of setting up your extension ladder, or lift past the middle rung; an increasing force of ladder's top weight will be working against your efforts. it may feel as though the top portion of the ladder will crash down over the back of your head; , in the same way, a child's playground "see saw" works. need to remain focused and calm; continue to lift ladder while increasing pressure against building's wall. fourth - at this point, you're ready to rest extension ladder against the

fifth - lift ladder's base with both arms and move ladder slowly away frommake sure not to move ladder into glass below or mar exterior sixth - extend ladder using ladder's rope and pulley system while stabilizing ladder with your right or left foot on ladder's bottom rung. be close to, if not, fully vertical in position. once ladder is erected to the correct working height, slowly lower top of ladder until it restsboth feet of ladder and both left and right top arms of ladder must equally rest against building. to take down ladder, follow this guide in reverse. attempt extension ladder work when wind or when other weather conditions make it unsafe to the worker, property or public. tip: be extremely cautious when working around overhead energized electricala minimum safe distance is no less than 10 feet or 3 meters. ladder pitch: the horizontal distance from its top support point to the foot of the ladder is 1/4 of the unsupported

length of the ladder. or, equal to 75° degree angle at level grade,(ladder is extended 28' feet, it's base should be 7' feet from the stand above highest "safe standing level" prescribed by ladder's(above top three rungs). extend the center of your body's torso past either side rail of ladder,(do not over reach). 3 points of contact when working, i.e.. (your feet and 1 hand). while ascending and descending. carry tools in hand, use a window cleaner's tool belt, or belt designed for the ladder work to be accomplished. footwear with non-slip soles. leave erected ladder unattended. tip: secure ladders placed in areas such as passageways, doorways, or driveways, or where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic to prevent accidental movement. or, use a barricade to keep traffic or activity away from the ladder. ladder leveler and stabilizer: ladders must be leveled before climbing. the leveling device must be an

approved or certified device. “ladder leveler” (left), is a fantastic addition to any extensionalthough, it will add weight to your ladder, the safety features far outweigh the inconvenience. the ladder leveler allows you to mount your ladder on uneven surfaces such as... (sloped grades and stair cases) by extending one or the other of it’s two legs. it also has “feet” that roll forward and has “teeth” that will help stabilize the ladder when on slippery surfaces like grass and loose gravel. on flat, solid surfaces, roll the feet back to their standard position – black “rubber pads down”. has an addition benefit; it helps stabilize ladder by creating a larger nonslip bases are not intended as a substitute for care in safe placing, lashing or holding a ladder that is being used on oily, metal, concrete or slippery surfaces, this "ladder stopper" (left) can help add addition traction and provide a safer ladder work environment for

in the example shown, the ladder stopper is helping to stabilize an extension ladder on a home’s mitts" (right) not only help protect property from be marred and damaged but, add stability to ladder's top. these rubber mitts can be easily added to and removed from common extension ladders. these are an absolute must, especially when mounting an extension ladder against vinyl, metal or other slippery building surfaces. standards institute defines the load rating of each ladder and is found printed on a safety label located on every ladder's leg. of each ladder is a rating of how much weight a single rung on the ladder type 3 (use household) is safety rated to hold up to 200 pounds type 2 (use commercial) is safety rated to hold up to 225 pounds type 1 (use industrial) is safety rated to hold up to 250 pounds type 1a (use industrial) is safety rated to hold up to 300 pounds type 1aa (use industrial) is safety rated to hold up to 375 pounds

if you'd like to learn more about ladder safety click here. disclaimer: ladder work is dangerous, and the use of techniques within this document may not be held liable against in the case of personal bodily or propertyin other words... use at your own risk.i never take for granted the safety that's required on the ladder. another tip:  when i am cleaning 2nd story windows, i use a small hand ratchet clamp (that is attached to the ladder using a simple tie-down strap) to hold screens.  that way, i don't have to horse the screen around or go back down the ladder just to place the screen on the ground.  i always dry-brush the screens to get out a majority of dust and dirt that has accumulated.  simple procedure, but effective….customers like the look of clean screens! take care and thanks for the good articles you send my way.  dooley's window cleaning service blue ocean window cleaning so i guess this is not a good example of ladder safety?