Title is pretty much everything!

I have these high up windows that I’d like to clean and maybe in the future install curtains on. I guestimate the wall being 20ft (6m) tall.

For other rooms in the house I typically use an A-Frame, but it’s impossible to find an A-Frame to reach that high where I am.

I plan on draping a towel over the top of the ladder to prevent scratches and scuffs on the wall, as well as getting a rubber mat or something if the floor seems slippery. I am just not sure if drywall would support a ladder? Especially near the frame of the windows. Maybe there’s something else I’m not considering as well?

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    11 months ago

    An extension ladder shouldn’t damage the wall unless you lose control of it or bang it. Wrapping the end with a cloth or buying rubber caps can help. When you move from side to side, try to lift the top away from the wall so you don’t scratch it; this is the most common way you could damage the wall.

    They make stabilizers that often come with caps, but they will push you away from the wall; if you have short arms, this might be a concern. They also will require more space from the wall for the base to rest so you aren’t vertical.

    Always try to have a buddy at the bottom of the ladder to make sure the base doesn’t slide out from under you, especially if you have anything other than carpet.

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      11 months ago

      Optimally, you will want to try to have your ladder top rest on the windowsill or lower trim that frames the window, without it touching the glass.