Swampnuts Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I've been thinking about getting some kind of fire escape system for my upper level. Both the master bedroom and my son's bedroom would have no means of escape without jumping for it. The one's they sell at Home Depot look pretty cheap, and I don't think I'd trust my life to them. Anybody here have any kind of upper level escape system? If so, please share about the use and quality of it. Here's a link to the site I was looking at. http://www.fireescapesystems.com/products.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I've been thinking about getting some kind of fire escape system for my upper level. Both the master bedroom and my son's bedroom would have no means of escape without jumping for it. The one's they sell at Home Depot look pretty cheap, and I don't think I'd trust my life to them. Anybody here have any kind of upper level escape system? If so, please share about the use and quality of it. Here's a link to the site I was looking at. http://www.fireescapesystems.com/products.asp I dont currently have anything in place so I cant help too much. When I was a kid my old man tied a rope to my bedpost and told me to throw it out the window if I needed to. The other thing he gave me was a baseball bat to break the window. Not sure about the rope, but I would recommend the bat. Breaking windows hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hold a sheet like a parachute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'd like one of those inflatible slides like on airplane doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I have a metal unfoldable ladder , it has a case that hangs under the window for the 3rd floor room in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 no ladder here..but watched Criminal Minds last nite and it was about an arsonist, i would suggest getting something...its gotta be better then nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'd go with the rung (chain or rope) that you throw out the window. Intruders can't use it as a means of entry. I do like the baseball bat idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'd go with the rung (chain or rope) that you throw out the window. Intruders can't use it as a means of entry. I do like the baseball bat idea too. I have the chain one. My sis in law bought it for us about 7 years ago. I guess it's very thankful we haven't used it yet. Looks pretty easy though although my two bedroom windows lead out to another roof that is over the front room. It's a fear of mine so I'm glad I have it. My boys are on the main floor and that is worrysome in and of itself. I'm kind of obsessive about it though. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I have seen the chain type ladders. Remember, the lights may go out so you need something easy to use. Why not go by the fire station and see what they recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 no ladder here..but watched Criminal Minds last nite and it was about an arsonist, i would suggest getting something...its gotta be better then nothing made me a little uncomfortable - thats probably the way i least wanna go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 I think I'm going to go with these. They're rated for a 1000 lbs, and I can get 3 for under $300. That will give me one for each one of my upstairs bedrooms. I worry way too much about things once they get into my head, so I may as well buy them for peace of mind. http://www.boldindustries.com/ladders/cata...ba9cefb571b82d0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Just a follow up on the bat idea. I know you can just open the window in most cases. But sometimes the heat of the fire, depending on how bad it is, can melt the plastic or swell the wood, making it unopenalbe. Is that a word? Anyway, you get my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I have a metal unfoldable ladder , it has a case that hangs under the window for the 3rd floor room in my house. unfoldable.....hope you dont have to use it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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