Having a ladder for use in the home is common. Most households possess a ladder to perform those tasks that require one but selecting what type of ladder you should purchase can cause some headaches. To put it into perspective, imagine attempting to access the roof antenna with a small stool ladder or putting your party decorations away atop the wardrobe with the latest thirty two foot extension ladder.
Now that I have shattered the myth that purchasing a ladder is easy it is my hope that I can aid you in selecting the appropriate ladder for you and your home
Aluminum Ladders
Aluminum ladders are the most popular of ladders for home use due to the fact that they are lightweight making it easy to carry around yet still strong enough to carry a heavy person. Add to this that aluminum does not corrode or rust out you can rest assured your ladder will be with you for years to come.
They are a low maintenance item that needs only the hinge arrangement to have an occasional smear with an oil soaked rag etc.
Three things you should observe each time you use the ladder is to ensure the rungs are in good order, the feet have not been damaged and the non slip material on the steps is sitting snugly on the rungs. A nickels worth of free advice here and that is to not even think about getting on the 2 steps on top of the ladder.
Extension, folding and telescoping are just some of the varieties of aluminum ladder available.When searching for a ladder expect to find extension, attic and even telscoping types. The leading manufacturers of aluminum ladders are Werner and Little Giant.
Five Rung Step Stools
Let’s face it, how many times have we needed a small step ladder to reach those often used things such as the box of old photographs or to get this seasons decorations down from the top shelf of the cupboard.
The following features should be part of any step ladder:
1. Anti skid step pads made of rubber which will prevent the ladder slipping away from you.
2. Having steps that are at least four inches wide allows you to stand on it comfortably.
3. To stop the spread of the legs the locking device needs to be durable and solid.
4. 200 pounds should be the least load rating.
A reputable step stool will cost between forty and sixty dollars. You want a reliable brand of step stool that’s why I recommend Werner or Polder brands.
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