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2013-Feb-11 12:14 pm
Setting up extension ladder - vinyl sidingHi,
Does anyone know if it is safe to setup an extension ladder up against vinyl siding without damaging it?
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SpensergigPast my Prime
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I always used standoffs or wrapped the ends with rags. |
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Anon
2013-Feb-11 12:31 pm
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What is the outside temperature? |
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I am planning on using a little giant M22. It does have rubber feet. |
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rfnut
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Rags. Duct tape a couple of towels around the ends. Especially in winter. Cold vinyl cracks easy. |
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I use a set of these on my ladder » www.amazon.com/Werner-AC ··· 0004RKCUBut I think you are going to need lots more cushioning due to the extreme cold as warned about by rfnut  . Edit to add: The Amazon link fails to mention that the covers are soft and rubbery, kind of like thick neoprene. |
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 LazMan
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Something like this: » joneakes.com/jons-fixit- ··· l-ladderwrapped in a towel or some old carpet, will go a long way towards saving your siding... Although, if it's cold, there's potential for cracking, no matter way you do. |
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 cdruGo Colts
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cdru
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2013-Feb-12 11:37 am
said by LazMan:wrapped in a towel or some old carpet, will go a long way towards saving your siding... Although, if it's cold, there's potential for cracking, no matter way you do.
I also try to position the ladder so that it's just under a row, where the siding naturally is as close to the sheathing. Less chance of crushing/bending/cracking the vinyl. |
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said by whocares :What is the outside temperature?
Quite a good question. If it's below 0F, the vinyl is more susceptible to cracking. But I doubt anyone would work outside on a ladder such a job in frigid temperatures unless it's an emergency. |
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2013-Feb-13 2:32 pm
Thanks for the feedback. I guess, I will wait until the weather gets a little warmer and will put some soft cloth around the ladder edge.
Question - do you guys know if windows installed on vinyl siding needs to be caulked? I have one window that is caulked and the other one is not. Is there a rule?
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