Hey guys! Today I spent a bit of family time with my parents and finally got part of a project done that I’ve been wanting to tackle for a while now.
For a good time now, I’ve wanted to make my own ladder attachment for interior residential double panes. I know there is equipment you can buy, but I wanted to give it a go myself first.
It’s not 100% complete quite yet. I’m adding a 2" aluminum channel under the rungs that the pane of glass rests on, so that it will catch any water drippage. I’m also going to coat it with some paint (probably blue) and dip the rungs in rubber tool dip.
Great idea but Isn’t there already a attachment kit, with drip tray that is sold to do this?
95% of inserts we clean are pulled from inside the home, with no drip tray this is outdoor use only. That’s a waste of time to run all inserts outside to clean.
Yes, it is a very sturdy steel. The hooks that attach to the ladder and the rungs for the glass were all heated and bent to match the angle of the ladder. The rungs were bent separately and welded to the main support. I can post progression pictures if you’re interested!
What you’re doing is cool comma I have just been revisiting this idea cuz my Winmate trays are at the point I need to start repairing them or replacing.
Was the other one being sold patented? I do like your idea better good job
If I did a lot of removable panes, I’d make my own easel. I wouldn’t want to drag a ladder around inside a house.
1 - 2x2x0.125 aluminum channel cut at 12"
2 - 1x1x0.062 square tubing cut at 60"
1 - 2x1x0.125 aluminum channel cut at 24"
Then make an A frame that’s collapsible and easy to carry around from room to room and lean it up against the wall. Maybe use carpet to pad everything and good to go.
I throw down a drop cloth whenever necessary. Dark stained pine flooring, well worn and dinged up, and the homeowner is 3 states away… sure I use a dropcloth now…