Step-steer for the house - the main criteria for the classification
Manufacturers of various tools and equipment needed in everyday life, offer a wide range of ladders. An inexperienced consumer can find it difficult to understand which stepladder for the house is right for him. Make the right choice and systematize some knowledge about this type of staircase( yes, yes, the ladder is a kind of ladder) will allow criteria for the classification of available on the market ladders. There are also a lot of them, however, experts recommend focusing only on the main ones.
First, the classification of ladders allows their appointment. Obviously, professional ladies are different from products intended for household use. Most often they are more cumbersome and functional, which allows you to perform even complex repair and construction work on large areas. Secondly, an important criterion of classification is the design of the product. So, you can choose a ladder of one or another form, height, equipped with handrails, folding, sliding apart, etc. Thirdly, the types of ladders can be distinguished by the material of their manufacture( aluminum, wood, etc.).
Stepladders household - choose the type of construction
So, today, the most widespread products are those that resemble the letter "L" or "G".The first option won the love of consumers due to the fact that it provides ample opportunities for exploitation. Such ladders can have one-sided as well as two-sided ascent, they can be easily moved from place to place and work with a fairly large area. For the greatest convenience in work, manufacturers offer a ladder-ladder with a platform.
Such a platform, which is, in fact, a working surface, on which you can stand, put a bucket of paint or put tools, is also an additional element of the support of the structure. The design in the form of the letter "L" is quite cumbersome. If you want to save space for other maneuvers, then the best option is a small stepladder "G" -shaped shape.
The construction of the "G" -shaped type is a ladder with a working platform, which rests against the wall. Of course, you will save free space, but it should be taken into account that there is no question of any bilateral ascent. Such ladders household have to move much more often than "L" -like analogs. To solve a number of problems will help a modern and slightly more advanced version - a stepladder-transformer.
With the help of special fasteners, it can be converted into an "L" -shaped product, the so-called "goat", or in the "G" -shaped. Buying a stepladder-transformer, it is necessary to give due attention to its transforming elements, because of their reliability depends directly on the safety of operation of the structure. This ladder folding is extremely convenient to operate under a wide variety of conditions.
The three-section ladder, offered to the customer, can perform the functions of an ordinary ladder, a ladder or a ladder with an extension arm.
Speaking about the design of this type of staircase, it is impossible not to focus attention on its steps. Particular importance of this element is when the ladder is used with an enviable regularity. Practice has shown that the products with wide steps are the most convenient in operation. If you are not going to conquer unearthly heights, then a mini stepladder with 3-5 wide steps, which in some cases can serve as working surfaces, is quite suitable.
The distance between them is usually 20-25 cm. In addition, you may choose, choose a ladder with or without a handrail. Of course, you should understand that the railings will somewhat restrict freedom of action, however, the operation of the product will become more secure. In this case, experts recommend looking for a "golden mean" and buying a stepladder with a removable railing.
Stepladders professional and household - what materials are made of?
With regard to the definition of the types of ladders depending on the material of their manufacture, it is usually accepted to speak about products made of wood and metal. Of course, finding a ladder made entirely of wood is quite difficult. Moreover, they are not too durable, massive and rather heavy. However, if you get a wooden stepladder, make sure that its surface is covered with a protective layer of varnish and there are no knots completely.
The most popular is the combined version of this product, in which the supporting elements are made of metal, and the steps are made of wood.
The most popular is the ladder, completely made of aluminum or duralumin. The principal difference between them is the quality of the alloy - duralumin is an alloy of aluminum, magnesium, copper and a number of other elements. Products made of these materials are light, durable and reliable. Today, ladders made of wood and plastic can be found on sale, however, when choosing them, it is necessary to study the strength characteristics as closely as possible.
Types of ladders - how to choose the best?
So, you wondered which stepladder among this variety is the best? It should be noted that there is no unambiguous answer, because this product is selected strictly individually, based on the preferences and conditions in which it will be used. However, it is quite possible to single out a number of requirements that a good stepladder should meet. These include:
- stability;
- high build quality;
- portability;
- safety and ease of use.
Of course, any ladder should be stable, no matter what level you are on. A high degree of stability is due to the accuracy of the calculation of the entire structure. Do not be afraid to check the product in the shop directly for stability. If the design "walks" with strong pressure on one or another stage, it is better to pass it.
Very close to the question of safety and ease of operation of the ladder. It is worth paying attention to the product with the grooved( anti-slip) surface of the steps;plastic overlays, hiding the sharp and unsafe parts;rubber attachments on the legs of the ladder, which increase stability and protect the floor surface from damage. If you know in advance that you will often have to move a stepladder, then choose the most mobile product.
It should not be too cumbersome and heavy. The following ratio of the length and weight of the product is considered the most optimal: 3-3.5 kg should be its weight, 1.3-1.4 m - its approximate length. After direct application, this ladder is easy to fold and remove to the balcony or pantry. When buying a stepladder, pay attention to the quality of fixing all its elements - they should not "walk".Thus, after studying the types of ladders and their main features, you can safely proceed to the process of purchasing the desired product!
