How to choose the best ladder for your garden project

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Summer is a very busy time of the year for DIY enthusiasts and professional traders alike to complete those external projects before the bad weather returns. Jobs such as trimming hedges, pruning trees, changing light bulbs outdoors, cleaning the gutters or washing the windows, have one thing in common ... a ladder! For many, it is an essential piece of summer safety equipment.

Locking Ladder Brackets
 Locking Ladder Brackets


Before buying any new ladder, it is always a good idea to think first about the intended use of the ladder and the heights you will need to reach it safely.

If you are looking to replace your ladder or find out which an option would be best to help you complete your project, we have prepared this handy buyer's guide to help you make an informed purchase.

Gutters
Definitely cleaning the gutters is not the most glamorous job on the list, but choosing the right ladder for the job can be difficult to know where to start. The key to remember is that you will want a ladder with a working height that matches the height of your roof or gutter. Working height is essentially defined as the area that you can safely reach while using the ladder.

However, remember that when you look for the right ladder, the working height is not the same as the total height, nor is it equal to the height of the platform!

For a single floor or short roofs, you may only need a ladder to reach the gutters safely. However, most two-story houses will need something bigger. A higher and more popular option that will work for a wider range of jobs and projects is an extension ladder. We have a wide range of extension ladders for DIY enthusiasts and business professionals: our best-selling ladder is the Werner fiberglass commercial extension ladder.

Pruning hedges and trees : Locking Ladder Brackets
During the summer months, you may need to trim some tall hedges or trim some trees. These projects are not an easy task! Very often, garden projects require a very specific type of ladder that can provide the right amount of height, stability and plenty of space to safely handle a hedge trimmer or a chainsaw at height.

Fortunately, we store leading brands of the three main types of garden stairs, including tripod ladders, platform ladders and high step ladders to meet your specific garden needs.

For example, if you have trouble finding a light garden ladder for irregular surfaces, we recommend that you take a look at the Henchmen platform tripod ladder. With its adjustable legs it is perfect for the job! The platform tripod ladder is perfect for those hard-to-reach areas because it creates a tough work area on sloping roads or other irregular surfaces in your garden.

On the other hand, if you only have a few bushes or trees but need a wide ladder to avoid damaging other plants, we suggest you take a look at the proven and durable aluminum tripod ladder.

High-rise stairs are very popular for both industry professionals and DIY enthusiasts for jobs that require a decent amount of height, such as trimming tall hedges. The high step creates a lot of work space to reach more of the hedge without having to reposition the ladder. The danger with high hedges is that some people may consider spreading too much to get those hard-to-reach areas. However, in doing so, the center of balance will move too far and the ladder will tip over. Users should remember to keep their hips inside the railings at all times to mitigate this risk!

General cleaning and repairs
Stairs for cleaning and repairs or minor outdoor installations, such as exterior lighting or security systems, may be slightly different from those considered for other jobs.

For example, many professional window cleaners choose a single-section aluminum ladder or a 2-section aluminum ladder

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  1. EditorMarch 9, 2020 at 7:15 AM

    Hello, I am the editor of the Aluminium Plant Safety Blog. Please reach out to me at alex.lowery@wisechem.net if I can be of any assistance. Keep up the good work on your blog too!

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