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Bit of a dredge but going back to ladder chat, which would be better:
2 part 4-7m https://www.laddersukdirect.co.uk/double-extension-ladders/zarges-premium-double-extension-ladders/448-3
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3 part 3-6.6m https://www.laddersukdirect.co.uk/triple-extension-ladders/zarges-premium-triple-extension-ladder/49-7I don’t care much about storage space, the 2 part is marginally slightly lighter.
I need to go up to a vertical height of 5.5m to the gutters so a length of 5.7 would get me there at the 4/1 ladder angle rule.Is there a stability/safety/noticeable difference between 2 and 3 section?
I need to clean/fix gutters due to moss buildup, paint the house and think about washing the windows.
Ramsaye-
Length wise either would do it. I prefer a lighter ladder every time. I did buy a 2 part recently from Lyte ladders and the light weight made the job a lot easier. 3 part is useful in some niche situations and a less flexible if you are tall or heavy!
I don't go above gutters but you should probably look at a stand off which gets the ladder top past the gutter while providing you with a bit more balance against the wall.
Always a good idea to have someone at the foot of the ladder if you can as well.
Airhead
I've got a pretty heavy aluminium 3 part ladder but I don't go above gutters. I used to paint whole exteriors with them but scaffolding became the norm.
They take some handling, you don't want to drop one on a car. Lighter ones have a lot of spring in them and some people are fine about that. It can be fine once you trust and know it. If you are only using them a couple of times a year and you can count on some help to lift and carry them then I'd pick a stiffer set, 3 piece should get you above the gutter. You can use a standoff to help get over the gutter, a lot of people are happy to rest the ladder on the gutter.
Try to make sure someone is footing it and think about how even the ground is, tall ones are horrible if they're not firmly planted.