Innovative and lifestyle adaptive? Yes that’d be a ladder!

Hey Guys,

Do you know all there is to know about a ladder?

Not everyone is an expert on ladders and not everyone has a large vehicle and garage to store a ladder in either.

Gone are the days when ladders were basic structures – with the one size fitted all approach. Then there was the danger factor to consider too. Thankfully, nowadays non slip feet, safety platforms and integral stabilizers are fitted as standard to ensure your safety.

So where should you start if you are a ‘ladder novice’?

The first thing you should ensure when buying any ladder is that it meets the required safety standard. In the UK there are 3 classification levels for aluminium ladders and step ladders. These are determined by the type of work that they will be used for, with all 3 classifications being within the scope of BS 2037.

Find out more here: https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/blog/ladders/innovative-and-lifestyle-adaptive-yes-thatd-be-a-ladder/

Instructions on how to fit a Sliding Loft Ladder

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As sliding loft ladders are so popular, and many of you ask how they are fitted, we decided to put together a blog listing the instructions on how to fit them!

There are a few things to bear in mind before you begin to install your new ladder. Avoid rookie errors such as ensuring there is enough space within your loft to fold the ladder when not in use, ensuring that you have an additional ladder to use whilst installing your loft ladder and ensuring that the ground area where the ladder is pulled down to is suitable.

Remember loft ladders are only designed for use at home and should not be considered to be a permanent staircase. It should be treated as any other ladder when in use and should not be used by pets or anyone under the age of 16.

If you want to find out more, just follow this link: https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/blog/loft-ladders/how-to-fit-a-sliding-loft-ladder/

What size extension ladder do I need?

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When it comes to jobs that are high up, it may be worth looking into buying an extension ladder.

A popular question we get asked often in our customer services department is how to work out the right size of extension ladder.

Identifying the correct size of extension ladder is a relatively straight forward task. Putting that aside, however, it is still imperative that the right size of extension ladder is used in order to avoid ladder trips, slips and falls.

How to build a scaffold tower

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Many of you are probably wondering how you build a scaffold tower, so we have recently published this blog just for you.

While many smaller scale home repair or improvement jobs require nothing bigger than a ladder or podium steps, for a larger or more time consuming job a scaffolding tower is the ideal choice for both safety and convenience. For example, outdoor domestic repairs that require working at height, large painting or decorating jobs, pruning tall trees in the garden and many similar jobs would be far more tiring, inconvenient and dangerous without the use of scaffolding.

The use of a static scaffold tower gives a far more stable work area and a greatly increased reach to complete the job in a far shorter space of timewith less need to move and reposition. The increased space also allows the user to keep tools and materials to hand without having to climb up and down each time something new is required.

Scaffold towers, how to choose?

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Do you need a Scaffold Tower?

There are many factors that need to be considered when choosing your access equipment. When purchasing a scaffold tower, your main priorities will be the equipment’s suitability to the project as well as the longevity of the apparatus. In this article we’re taking a closer look at how to choose the right scaffolding equipment to suit your needs. 

If you want to read more then follow this link: https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/blog/scaffold-towers/scaffold-towers-how-to-choose/

How to choose which ladder to use

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How do you know what ladder to use?

From professional contractors to the DIY enthusiast, ladders are a piece of equipment used so often you will need to do some research in order to choose the correct ladder to suit your needs. This article presents the information you’ll need to know to choose the right ladder for the job at hand.  

There are many different ladder types from step ladders, extension ladders, dual purpose ladders, combination ladders, multi-function ladders not to mention the different materials they are available in. How can you choose which ladder is the most suitable for you?

How can I maximise storage space with a loft ladder?

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Lack of storage space is a problem encountered by many homeowners for a variety of reasons, for example the size of the house itself, a new or expanding family or the expense and inconvenience of hiring professionals to expand the existing footprint of their home.

However, there is an easy answer to this that many homeowners overlook despite its potential. Virtually all homes have a loft of some sort, but this is often neglected as storage space as accessing it can be inconvenient or hazardous due to a lack of a secure loft ladder or an existing but old and unsafe one.

Who invented the Ladder?

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A ladder is something we all pretty much take for granted nowadays with one in almost every garage. How often does it cross your mind where the invention came from? They started out as wobbly structures made of grass!

Ladders are ancient tools and technology. A ladder is depicted in a Mesolithic rock painting that is at least 10,000 years old, depicted in the Spider Caves in Valencia, Spain. References the rock painting which shows two naked humans carrying baskets or bags that are employing a long wobbly ladder, which appears to be made out of some kind of grass, to reach a wild honeybee nest to harvest honey. Modern ladders are believed to have been conceived by Hebrews and Egyptians.

How not to use a scaffold tower

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Using a Scaffold Tower in the incorrect way is a huge no no!

There is plenty of information out there on how BEST to use a scaffold tower, but has anyone ever told you how NOT to use a scaffold tower?

It may seem obvious, but some of these gaffes below will make you snigger if nothing else. Never under estimate peoples stupidity when it comes to making use of a scaffold tower!

However, some of the tips are actually quite useful, do you know how strong the wind needs to blow before you stop work for example? Also did you know that the type of work you carry out on a scaffold tower affects its stability?

Inspecting your ladder for use

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Do you know how to correctly inspect your ladder before using it?

Many people worry about ladder safety, however in actual fact, a quality ladder which is being used safely and for the right purpose, is the perfect tool for working at height. Accidents on ladders often occur because risks were taken in the first place – over reaching or placing the ladder in an inappropriate position are the most common causes of accident.