A checklist of buying step ladders for home and office

Ladders are perhaps the most useful tool to have at home as well at a workplace. This is because of the great utility they provide - right from grabbing a jar that sits on the highest corner on a top shelf or cleaning cobwebs off a wall. Easy at it may seem, there are numerous varieties of ladders available in the market and you have to buy the one that best meets your requirement(s). Here is a quick checklist of the ladders available – 3 step ladder, fiberglass ladder, platform ladder and aluminum ladder.

Now let us take a look at the pointers, which will help you choose the best ladders for your home or office.

• What are the tasks for which you need the ladder: If you want the ladder to water hanging plants, you can opt for steps ladders such as a 3 step ladder.

• How much weight do you want the ladder to support: If you are buying a ladder to lift up or down heavy weight objects, then you have to choose certain step ladders that can bear maximum weight. In this case, it is advisable to go for a ladder with safety steps as well.

• Will the ladder be safe enough: If you are choosing a ladder for home and want safety first, then choose a dual purpose ladder or aluminum ladder with safety steps for your use.

In Conclusion

These are some of the pointers to keep in mind while buying a ladder. So, keep these in mind the next time you want to buy a ladder from a store near you.