You can usually find some type of ladder in most homes and workplaces. There might be loft ladders, step ladders, fixed steel ladders, work platforms, extension ladders and/or other specialty types that fit the job at hand.  Let’s discover more about these:

Extension ladders are known by most people. They are generally manufactured in either aluminium or fibreglass. Aluminium is very strong whilst retaining lightness so that it can easily be transported by one person. Reaching between 16 to 60 feet, with a weight capacity of being able to hold between 250lb – 375lbs of weight, the extension ladder makes it possible to reach where other ladders may not.

Fibreglass ladders are popular with those who work in the electrical industry or are performing activities located close to electrical sources. Fibreglass does not conduct electricity so it can keep the user safer than a metal ladder.

A smart feature that provides safety in extension ladders is that of the ‘D’ rung. They are designed to provide a flat top side that will help the user to secure an improved footing whilst climbing up or down.

Another ladder that is commonly found is a step ladder. Fortunately, smart design features have also been added to the step ladder. You can often find that there is a platform at the top of the ladder that can be used to hold tools for the task you are working on. This makes it far easier to perform your task whilst saving yourself time and providing greater safety.

Rolling ladders are similar to a stairway on wheels. They even have a handrail going up the sides and across the top platform. You’ll find that most of the rolling ladders are fitted with standard stair depths with a 14 inch platform. The platform is also available in a larger size, depending on what role the ladder will play in your work. It’s also possible to purchase a ladder that offer an easy climb mode for greater safety.

Some buildings are equipped with a fixed steel ladder that enables access to the roof. Although these ladders are fairly basic in design, there are some points that should be noted about their use. Firstly, it’s important to prevent unwanted users from accessing and climbing the ladder. It’s also an option with this type of ladder to use a safety cage. This prevents the user of the ladder from falling backwards when climbing. It’s also possible to opt for a top walkthrough, which provides the user with some support in the form of long handles on either side at the top of the ladder to make it easier to step off the ladder.

Whichever type of ladder you require, feel free to contact us for a no obligation chat on 01527 821 651.