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By: Milton Felton
A ladder is a very handy item to have around the house. Most
people will usually own several different types of ladders.
Each type of ladder has a specific use and should only be
used specifically for that reason. Using the wrong type of
ladder can lead to very serious injury.
The most common ladder is a stepladder. Two stiles are hinged
in the middle by an inverted V hinge to allow the ladder be
fixed into place. Most modern ladders are made out of aluminum
but a few are still made with wood. A stepladder is going
to be the ladder of choice for any home projects that take
place inside the home.
Painting and wallpapering can be difficult even impossible
jobs without a stepladder. If your home has rather high ceilings,
it is important to consider how high your ladders is and what
step you can safely step onto. Most stepladders specifically
state that you cannot stand above a certain step and this
should be followed to avoid injury. The higher you are on
a ladder the easier it is going to be for you to fall.
Another type of common ladder that is useful in most homes
is an extension ladder. An extension ladder is a fixed latter
that is divided by lengths that can either be slid together
for convenient storage, or they slid apart to it's maximum
length. An extension ladder is best used for projects that
are very high off of the ground.
Cleaning the gutters of your roof is a perfect example. It
is always best for safety reasons to have someone at the bottom
of the ladder stabilizing it if you are going to be climbing
higher then the mid length of the ladder. Above that point
a ladder can become unstable if not anchored properly. Having
an extra pair of hands isn't always as option so some ladders
come equipped with extra wide supports.
Regardless of the type of project you are doing, always be
safe and use the right ladder for the job.
About The Author
Milton Felton writes for http://www.ladderhut.com, a website
packed with information on Concertina Attic Ladders and Ladder
Rack Trailers
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