Platform Ladders For Reaching Into The Nooks And Crannies
Platform Ladders are used for one-person, two-person and platform ladder applications. The large platform gives you a secure, comfortable working area.
As well as making scaffolding, Werner also makes platform ladders. Their model P374 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Platform Ladder has a 6-Foot length. This heavy-duty aluminum stepladder has a 300 pound duty rating (Type IA). The 2-foot tall platform is large enough to provide a secure and comfortable work area. The ladder's safety guard rail encourages proper use. Other features include braced top and bottom steps, slip-resistant Traction-Tred steps, solid double riveted construction, and heavy-duty slip resistant foot pad. It goes for around $300 and weighs 18 pounds.
Werner also makes a light-duty platform ladder, called the Werner Ladder Company #264 4 Foot Aluminum Platform Ladder. It's a very popular light-duty Platform Ladder which features tubular aluminum side rails, spill-proof pail holder with rag rail, convenient tool holders and a large, slip-resistant aluminum platform. Holders automatically fold with platform. Easily folds to 3-1/2" for easy storage. Household rated load is 200 lb. It's lighter than the P374, weighing in at only 11-1/2 lb.
Werner's model 265 is a 200-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Platform Ladder, 5-1/2-Foot long. This heavy-duty aluminum platform ladder has a 200 pound duty rating (Type III). The ladder has a 33.5-inch height to the platform. The Spill-Proof pail holder contains a rag rail and convenient tool holders. It automatically folds with the platform. The platform is 14.5" x 12" and designed for slip-resistance. The ladder's other features include mar-resistant feet and comfortable tubular rails.
It is a 5' Aluminum Household Platform Ladder, Type III Duty Rating, 200 LB Load Capacity, Tubular Aluminum Side Rails With Spill Proof Pail Holder With Rag Rail & Convenient Tool Holders, Automatically Folds With Platform, Large Slip Resistant Aluminum Platform, Compact For Convenient Storage.
Cosco's model 11755AAY1 Workhorse Scaffold Work Platform Ladder has a lightweight aluminum frame, is 51-1/8w x 16d x 45-1/4h. When you choose a ladder, you should select a ladder of proper duty rating to support the combined weight of both the user and the materials you'll be using.
Platform ladders, just as scaffolding, range in size. The Davidson Ladder, model L434202BX, is a small ladder. It's called the 'Steel Qwik Step Platform Ladder'. With a loop top handrail, steel legs and serrated steps, the Qwik Step&trade feature makes for easy opening. It's a lightweight, yet sturdy ladder which folds flat, only 2" deep. The top step, when open, is 24" high. Warning… since metal ladders can conduct electricity, don't use where contact may be made with live electrical circuits.
If you don't have to go up very high, you can also get folding aluminum sawhorse platform ladder step stools.
Platform ladders are used to be able to reach higher than the scaffolding plank can get you. Platform ladders allow professional painters to reach the inside of the eaves, or to paint above a window. Bricklayers could use these ladders as each brick layer grows higher.
Choosing the right platform ladder is a matter of personal preference. Without platform ladders, you would be limited to the height of the scaffolding platform.
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