Most two story homes have a peak height of 25 ft. Now, considering you never want to stand on the top few rungs of your ladder, you will want an extension ladder that is at least 32-36 ft.

Here is a handy table I found for calculating how tall your ladder should be, based on how tall the tallest part of your house is:

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Working Height ---------------------------> Ladder Length
9' ----------------------------------------------------->16'
9-13' ------------------------------------------------> 20'
13-17'-----------------------------------------------> 24'
17-21' -----------------------------------------------> 28'
21-25' -----------------------------------------------> 32'
25-28' -----------------------------------------------> 36'
28-31' -----------------------------------------------> 40'

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Remember safety first, and never try to reach while you're working with your ladder. Always take the time to move the ladder so you don't have to extend your arm and shift your weight--that's how accidents happen!

Also, here's a good tip to make sure your extension ladder doesn't crush or dent your gutter: place a block of wood inside the gutter where the ladder sits.

If you need any more tips or help about cleaning your gutters, I wrote this page, and I think you might find some of the tips helpful: HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS

Good luck and happy cleaning!
Source(s):
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/what-you-need-to-know-about-ladders


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