We are all faced from time to time with the need to work at height, because there are many such household tasks: hanging curtains, washing windows, getting things out of the closet and upper shelves, storing a mirror or a picture, not to mention simple repairs and wallpapering. A chair or stool is not always suitable for these purposes, especially when gardening work is added (harvesting, pruning trees) and you need to rise a couple of meters. In this case, you simply cannot do without a ladder or stepladder.
In this article we will look at how the devices differ, as well as which model is better to choose for certain jobs.
A Ladder is an attached device that requires vertical support in order to climb somewhere. Consists of two vertical bases connected by horizontal steps. Often this is a single-section design; a variation with an L-shape is also possible, with one section still longer than the other. The purpose of the ladder is to allow you to climb a high distance from the ground, climb to the roof or go down to the basement, etc.
A Stepladder is a type of ladder that consists of two bases and forms an L or A-shape and does not need a supporting surface. To put it into working position, you need to unfold it so that you end up with an isosceles triangle. The main purpose is to help reach something.
To prevent the stepladder from moving to the sides, the design provides safety tapes and safety tie-down profiles on the sides. A special feature is also the presence of a wide upper leg platform.
