Ever since I got my hands on the different
ledgers I have felt they are Gods gift to pole
work. Although sometimes they have
really let me down. I have found that the higher
I work the longer ledger to use. I
cleaned a building today with about 200 windows
second story. There was a 3' x 5' window
over a 3' x 1' window across the entire
second floor. Thinking I could save
time pulled out my longest ledger and started to
work. After we cleaned the whole
outside we go inside and I couldn't believe my eyes
it was like I didn't use the ledger at
all. Most all the windows had a 1" gap from the
bottom where ledger didn't not completely
close out the window. I had to pull out
my sectionals and hand wipe every
ledge.
What did I do wrong? On lower windows
I have no problem like this but everytime
I do anything 2 floors I have a problem and
might as well just use a ladder.
I think the bottom of the ledger where it
fastens the channel is hitting the bottom
ledge instead of the rubber going all the
way to the bottom.
Does anyone else have this problem? Can the ledger
be modified or bent to solve
this? Or am I just missing an important step to this
awesome piece of equipment?
I am a pro a pole work and have a phiosopy that
"if you can scrub it I'll squeegee it!"
but these ledgers are about to give me fits!
Shawn Banach
Quality Window Cleaning
Atlanta GA
Shawn, it is likely to be one of the two things already
suggested, the screws or the angle. Always try and start close up to
the window and as you start your pull step back rather than let your arms do
the work, this will more than likely have your pole at a more suitable angle
to let your channel finish off better at the bottom of the
glass.
I always try and check to make sure everything is working
fine, and I am making an acceptable job before doing too much. By spending a
little time going inside and checking, you know exactly where the problem is
if there is any, and you can take steps to rectify them rather than finish
the lot and find it a mess. Sometimes you can reach any marks left
from inside.