That is terrifying. The thought of both ropes being over all those porches. If anyone of them wanted to be crazy and cut your ropes they could..that's scary
Last year a woman was judged because of this, she came outside the balconie and started to cut the rope of one guy, he noticed and he went inside of another balconie further down, i work on this and the sole thought of somebody doing this shit is horrible.
Milwaukee Impact Demolition Gloves. This ones. It have have impact protection, what is useless for me, but I love durability. Any other falls apart in 1-2 weeks of work, this one staying for few months easily. Price is high (35 Ca$), but still less then Petzl etc. Its not waterproof, sometimes I'm using blue disposable gloves underneath, there is enough space. Thanks for questioning, appreciate your support!
Moerman Excelerator, Petzl ASAP and Astro Harness. What kind of descender do you use? I use the IDs. And I hate those drops from top ledge overhangs lol. Almost have to go upside down 😅
Its Skylotec Spark (same as Skylotec Sirius, but without antipanic option). Have been working with a Petzl Rig for a while, but after half a year and really large drops it began to slip to much, so I decided to switch to Spark. No complains so far, feels much smoother and easier to ascend, but petzl descender in my heart forever
@vaskovskiykir6264 Nice, I'll check it out. I'm relatively new to the game and not too familiar with all the devices, but I have had an ID that slipped as well after about a year and half. I figured they all just wear out eventually. I've used a Sparrow before as well, and it works good too. Thanks for the info!
@@StretchMedia The Skylotec Spark is hands down the best descender I've ever used. You're lucky you got a year and a half out of an ID. Must not be cleaning enough windows :P
@BrodyYYC lmao no, I don't. I do a handful of high-rise a year atm. I was trained by 1 employer, but he was a jackass and I left, and my boss now gave me a big raise to do highrise for him. I'm very part time atm lol. When my ID goes out, I'll definitely get one to try out, thanks.
I loved watching this video! You seem to be very calm and focused, and as a window cleaner myself, I know how important this can be! Do you work in Toronto as well?
I have to ask why your back up rope is on one point and has no edge protection at the top ledge or the balcony where you put one around your main line?
Please, explain what do you mean by "one point"? I have 2 points, just deviation for my main line, from anchor where my safety line is, can't see any issues here. 2 ropes, 2 points About rope protection - yeah, I know, I should protect both lines, but I just haven't enough protecrots on-site. It happens( Btw thanks for your points
@vaskovskiykir6264 Your main line is connected to two points. Your back up line is only connected to one. If your main line was cut you would swing to the right with all your weight on one point and no edge protection to stop your back up line cutting as well. It would be safer to rig your back up line exactly how you did your main line and from the same points, you would also have enough rope protectors this way.
@@alexc-y6529 I see your point, but there's not to much swing to cause serious damage. Not the best technique, but nothing extremely dangerous. P.S. Added do skipped rope protection can actually cause rope damage in case of a fall, so I will avoid it in future and won't show bad examples on YT
Alright, so step by step - salary depends, but working as employee and being pretty fast can get you up to 60k (CAD)/season (from april to early november). There are really few contracts in winter time, so we mostly have time off or different job. Overall, it's nice entry-level job for rope access industry or "ok" career, not sure it gonna work for you if you need stable income (mostly we get paid per piece aka more windows = more money), so if wether is bad, you are sick or any other reason - there is no income at all. On the other hand - some $$ on good days. Hopefully I answered, thanks for your interest
It's not as fun as it looks ;) But getting job like this could be pretty easy. No tickets needed (for entry lvl), experience or any skills. A lot of companies hiring rn, before next season, take a look. But if you wonna this job as sub contractor / company owner - holy crap, best of luck
Oh man, you can make fair money as an experiencced guy, working for piece, but hourly guys making 18-25 here, in Toronto. But there is nothing in winter time((
@@SuperBobchang I would say it extremely slow season every. You still have some jobs once in a while. Some guys on wind turbines stop working at all. Overall depends on the company, you still can find some part time jobs, definitely NDT or general construction
Ohhh no, where is it? On my way back! Btw there wasn't enough space to fit brush in-between concrete and glass at the lower part, so I used TBar for it
@@brianwestmoreland3836 I don't think that brush make sense on low rises/residential. Main advantage - it's not getting dirty as quick as mop does and give more "scraping" (not sure about the right word). It works good for large amounts of extremely dirty windows, as we do have on high rises. On low rises you need more accuracy, and brush have a lot of drips when you taking it from the bucket + you can't work with a pole. If you have really dirty windows down there - just use mop and technopad
Oh, its not an issue. Drops like this take around an hour and buildings basically have staff washrooms. But on longer jobs you need to be more strategic and do all your things before ;)
3 observations. 1) I would have both of my ropes equalised I saw that your backup is only on one anchor. 2) to work on your speed for window cleaning o would try to finish the window on 3 movements only. 3) look for the wagtail squeegee it would eliminate the need to change tools
Thanks! 1. Was discussed before, and yeah, I should Y hang both of them. My bad 2. Yes, that make senses and depends on windows 3. Prefer pair of tools, bc wagtail/moerman gets dirty really quickly on this amount of windows + personal preference But yeah, valid points, thanks a lot
That is terrifying. The thought of both ropes being over all those porches. If anyone of them wanted to be crazy and cut your ropes they could..that's scary
Dude for real, I completely trust the equipment, but I don't trust random humans that could decide to kill you.
That’s true.. didn’t think of that!
Last year a woman was judged because of this, she came outside the balconie and started to cut the rope of one guy, he noticed and he went inside of another balconie further down, i work on this and the sole thought of somebody doing this shit is horrible.
@@xLuky i had people with red hair kicking my ropes when i cleaned balconies
Maybe stop being so paranoid lmao
Sweet brush!
The best 20 mins in my life
Knowing my luck I'd have to use the bathroom while I was up there lmao. And or forget something on my way up
Best of luck with such luck lol
i forgot my vape
One word….respect..👊🏻
Cool Job 😊
Pure crazy!!!!!!
what kind of gloves are they waterproof? by the way I like how you adjusted your alpine butterfly.
Milwaukee Impact Demolition Gloves. This ones. It have have impact protection, what is useless for me, but I love durability. Any other falls apart in 1-2 weeks of work, this one staying for few months easily. Price is high (35 Ca$), but still less then Petzl etc. Its not waterproof, sometimes I'm using blue disposable gloves underneath, there is enough space. Thanks for questioning, appreciate your support!
Moerman Excelerator, Petzl ASAP and Astro Harness. What kind of descender do you use? I use the IDs. And I hate those drops from top ledge overhangs lol. Almost have to go upside down 😅
Its Skylotec Spark (same as Skylotec Sirius, but without antipanic option). Have been working with a Petzl Rig for a while, but after half a year and really large drops it began to slip to much, so I decided to switch to Spark. No complains so far, feels much smoother and easier to ascend, but petzl descender in my heart forever
@vaskovskiykir6264 Nice, I'll check it out. I'm relatively new to the game and not too familiar with all the devices, but I have had an ID that slipped as well after about a year and half. I figured they all just wear out eventually. I've used a Sparrow before as well, and it works good too. Thanks for the info!
@@StretchMedia The Skylotec Spark is hands down the best descender I've ever used. You're lucky you got a year and a half out of an ID. Must not be cleaning enough windows :P
@BrodyYYC lmao no, I don't. I do a handful of high-rise a year atm. I was trained by 1 employer, but he was a jackass and I left, and my boss now gave me a big raise to do highrise for him. I'm very part time atm lol. When my ID goes out, I'll definitely get one to try out, thanks.
@@BrodyYYC haha I just looked at your profile and I've already watched one of your videos lol
I loved watching this video! You seem to be very calm and focused, and as a window cleaner myself, I know how important this can be! Do you work in Toronto as well?
Yep! Thanks for kind words ;)
Me personally, i wouldnt put out videos of me breaking several osha rules but as a fellow high rise window cleaner i respect the work 😂
If OSHA not on site - it doesn't exist ;)
I have to ask why your back up rope is on one point and has no edge protection at the top ledge or the balcony where you put one around your main line?
Please, explain what do you mean by "one point"? I have 2 points, just deviation for my main line, from anchor where my safety line is, can't see any issues here. 2 ropes, 2 points
About rope protection - yeah, I know, I should protect both lines, but I just haven't enough protecrots on-site. It happens(
Btw thanks for your points
@vaskovskiykir6264 Your main line is connected to two points. Your back up line is only connected to one. If your main line was cut you would swing to the right with all your weight on one point and no edge protection to stop your back up line cutting as well. It would be safer to rig your back up line exactly how you did your main line and from the same points, you would also have enough rope protectors this way.
@@alexc-y6529 I see your point, but there's not to much swing to cause serious damage. Not the best technique, but nothing extremely dangerous.
P.S. Added do skipped rope protection can actually cause rope damage in case of a fall, so I will avoid it in future and won't show bad examples on YT
Alexc, It's not your job...so not your problem lol
how much money do you make? is this a 40hr/week job? what happens to your trade in the winter months? thanks.
Alright, so step by step - salary depends, but working as employee and being pretty fast can get you up to 60k (CAD)/season (from april to early november).
There are really few contracts in winter time, so we mostly have time off or different job. Overall, it's nice entry-level job for rope access industry or "ok" career, not sure it gonna work for you if you need stable income (mostly we get paid per piece aka more windows = more money), so if wether is bad, you are sick or any other reason - there is no income at all. On the other hand - some $$ on good days.
Hopefully I answered, thanks for your interest
How you get a contract like this I don't know, but DAMN that looks like a Hell of a time!
It's not as fun as it looks ;) But getting job like this could be pretty easy. No tickets needed (for entry lvl), experience or any skills. A lot of companies hiring rn, before next season, take a look.
But if you wonna this job as sub contractor / company owner - holy crap, best of luck
Doesn't your rope get tension rubbed on the edges of the roof there without any protection?
Yes, it does, and it's my fault to leave it unpprotected. My bad
@@vaskovskiykir6264 no worries Buddy that was seriously impressive doing rope work and quite a nice squeaky clean too 🙃
@@Mike_5 Thanks man, appreciate it
How much does a job like that pay? I would love to do this kind of work all day!
Oh man, you can make fair money as an experiencced guy, working for piece, but hourly guys making 18-25 here, in Toronto. But there is nothing in winter time((
You say there's no work in the winter. Is that just for window cleaning? Is it the same for rope access In construction?
@@SuperBobchang I would say it extremely slow season every. You still have some jobs once in a while. Some guys on wind turbines stop working at all. Overall depends on the company, you still can find some part time jobs, definitely NDT or general construction
Why the brush on the patio glass? Then the regular mop on the ground level? and hey....you missed a spot LOL
Ohhh no, where is it? On my way back!
Btw there wasn't enough space to fit brush in-between concrete and glass at the lower part, so I used TBar for it
@@vaskovskiykir6264 Is there an advantaged to the brush? I do low-rise and route.
@@brianwestmoreland3836 I don't think that brush make sense on low rises/residential.
Main advantage - it's not getting dirty as quick as mop does and give more "scraping" (not sure about the right word). It works good for large amounts of extremely dirty windows, as we do have on high rises.
On low rises you need more accuracy, and brush have a lot of drips when you taking it from the bucket + you can't work with a pole. If you have really dirty windows down there - just use mop and technopad
one quick question . what if , you have to pee while hanging up there ?
Oh, its not an issue. Drops like this take around an hour and buildings basically have staff washrooms. But on longer jobs you need to be more strategic and do all your things before ;)
@@vaskovskiykir6264 man just get a flight suit with a pee tube and a bag on your ankle.
LOBILLOS MUSICAL DE DURANGO…
3 observations.
1) I would have both of my ropes equalised I saw that your backup is only on one anchor.
2) to work on your speed for window cleaning o would try to finish the window on 3 movements only.
3) look for the wagtail squeegee it would eliminate the need to change tools
Thanks!
1. Was discussed before, and yeah, I should Y hang both of them. My bad
2. Yes, that make senses and depends on windows
3. Prefer pair of tools, bc wagtail/moerman gets dirty really quickly on this amount of windows + personal preference
But yeah, valid points, thanks a lot
I use moerman tools. It works better on 10 degrees or 5 degrees. Its much easier to turn. Try it 👍
Thanks man, wwill try on our next job! Do you use liquidator channel or with different one?
Liquidator channel 👍 10 degree or 5 degree works amazing. I find they are more natural for the moerman blade.
@@Davez2023 wow, that's interesting, I will try! Thanks
iron nerves
Tapping your squeegee rubber on the cement should be a sin
It is 🙃
They should be paid a lot for doing that
Not that much tho ;)
Get paid to rock climb essentially
I’d need minimum 30k a month I couldn’t do it 😂😂😂
I wish to get money like that dude XD
Why don’t you post anymore? 🫡🇺🇸🇬🇧
On my way buddy, was a bit busy with the beginning of the season. Omg someone waits for my vid 😭😭😭
@@vaskovskiykir6264 hahaha bro the videos are gnarly 🫡🇺🇸🇬🇧