How to Buy a Ladder That Best Fits Your Needs

Need a ladder but don’t know what to purchase? Not to worry! Industrial Ladder provides a few helpful tips in helping to select the right ladder for the job that you need it for. Don’t invest into something that won’t fit the purpose you intend it for, buy a ladder that you know will fit your needs for years to come!

Selecting the Proper Ladder Type

There are a few different types of ladders to choose from for specific jobs that ensure your safety and provide efficiency. Choosing the wrong ladder for the job could put you at risk for falls or injury. Types of ladders offered through Industrial Ladder include:

Step Stools- These ladders offer two or three rungs, or steps, to provide you with minimal height to perform tasks inside the home. A great tool to have around the house, they are lightweight and easily portable. Check out the options available in terms of weight capacity and accessories on our website.

Step Ladders- For inside and some outside jobs, a step ladder can be utilized. This is your average A framed ladder that is relatively lightweight and easily transportable by one person. They can help with a number of different tasks and offer heights from 6 to 10 feet, depending on the brand. These require a stable level to prevent falls or injury so they cannot be used on unlevel surfaces, awkward areas, or on stairs. Most models offer a tool tray to hold paint cans and can fold up for narrow storage. Check out our website to look through the number of step ladders that all have different options that may work for you.

Multipurpose Ladders- These ladders are either an A-frame type with an extending ladder in the middle to add the option for more height or they offer extensions on their footing to allow for awkward angles and stair placement. Most models reach up to 14 feet, but there are larger options available. They are relatively heavy and larger models may require two men lifting for use. If you want a ladder that can do it all, a multipurpose ladder is right for you. Check out the number of options on our website for different heights, brands, and features offered in a multipurpose ladder.

Extension Ladder- For outside jobs like roof or landscaping work, you may need to reach staggering heights. No other ladder is going to give you the ascension of an extension ladder. These ladders do not incorporate a two-sided design like the step ladder. Instead, they are a single sided ladder that extends from two or three different locking sections, depending on the height offered. These sections can be collapsed for easier transit and storage, but do require a larger storage space than your average step ladder. A number of different accessories can be added to an extension ladder to increase safety and provide helpful alternatives. Check out our wide variety of extension ladders on our website.

Buy a Ladder with the Right Performance

Now that you have an idea of what types of ladders you can choose from, you have to determine what kind of performance you want it to offer. What height are you needing to reach? If it is a high up area, consider that your extension ladder must be 7 feet longer than the point at which it rests on the structure. If you think a step ladder is right for you, remember that 4 feet higher than the ladder’s height are the farthest reach considered safe. With performance, as well as height, you will have to consider the weight capacity. How much are you going to have to carry and how much do you weigh? The ladder that you select should meet these criteria in weight capacity. Remember that ignoring safety precautions like height requirements and weight capacity could put you at higher risk for falls and injury.

Buy a Ladder of the Right Material

Now that you know which type of ladder you want and the performance requirements that it needs, you will have to decide upon the material. Aluminum ladders are lightweight and usually more cost effective, but they do conduct electricity. If you are planning to work around electricity, a fiberglass option will work best. The material is noncorrosive for a long lifespan and does not conduct electricity. Drawbacks of fiberglass are its weight and higher cost than aluminum.

Ready to buy a ladder for your job and needs? Visit our website to view our entire collection or give us a call at 1-800-833-0800 to speak with an experienced staffer at Industrial Ladder.com!

 

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