Anyone might need a ladder for work around the house or in the garden, but why should you consider Werner ladders in particular?
FEATURES
Werner ladders are professional quality ladders, not just cheap handyman equipment. When you’re buying a ladder, safety should be your first concern. They have specially designed non-slip rungs that won’t twist and tip you off the ladder. All aspects of the ladders are rugged and designed not to give trouble. They have knee-bracing to strengthen them and Werner’s experience in the field has led them to build in all sorts of safety features. These include: \\
• Knee-bracing for strength and stability
• Available in non-conductive fibreglass for electrical work or lighter aluminium for ordinary conditions.
• Exclusive Alflo rung joint to combat twist.
• External guides to securely interlock rails on extension ladders.
• Extra-length ladders can be split into base and fly sections for transportation and to use the base as a single shorter ladder.
• Rope and pulley on models 20’ foot and longer
• Made in different ratings up to 300 lbs.
• You can get extension ladders, multi-ladders, telescoping attic ladders, step stools and stepladders in different lengths and ratings, some of which are telescoping or have integrated levelling.
ACCESSORIES
Apart from the standard features which make Werner ladders so respected by the professionals and for industrial use are the following accessories also available from Werner:
• A multi-purpose project tray holds your equipment securely and conveniently at hand while you work.
• A ladder stabilizer gives you clearance from the work surface when working on the roof edge.
• Extension ladder end covers to prevent damage when resting the ladder against a wall and prevents slipping
• Ladder levellers allow ladders to stand level on sloping surfaces.
• A 3-way tray
• A standoff stabilizer
• Ladder Jacks to allow the use of type 1 or 1A ladders to support stages.
• A special paint can bucket hanger to retain your paint can securely.
• Replacement rope.
• Lock-in utility bucket.
Of course other manufactures also offer similar equipment, but none of better quality.
REQUIREMENTS
If you need to buy a ladder you need to look at your requirements. What will you e using the ladder for? Consider whether you need a free-standing ladder or whether you need an extension ladder to reach high roofs.
Perhaps a versatile multi-ladder is the one for you. Although they generally aren’t built in the lengths associated with pure extension ladders, they come with different positions as well as heights and can be used on stairways or for scaffolding or as wall ladders, apart from being stepladders. This is probably a good choice for most household use.
If you need an extension ladder, remember that the ladder will lean so to reach a 35-foot high roof will require a 40 foot ladder. By the way, such requirements definitely make Werner ladders the ladders of choice. You should always get a ladder about 10% longer than the height you need to reach, to allow for a reasonable amount of lean.
Next you should consider what weight it will need to carry. It is better to be a conservative with this as you don’t want the Werner ladder breaking under the weight of you and your equipment. Remember, paint can be very heavy.
What material should it be? If you’re going to be doing electrical work you need to get a fibreglass ladder, although they are very heavy and perhaps a bit more expensive.
Apart from that you should consider the accessories, perhaps a tray or a utility bin or stabilizer, although these can be added as and when you need them.
AFFORDIBILITY
When considering which of the Werner ladders you also need to take into account what price you will pay. If they seem a bit expensive, remember these are industrial-quality ladders and will stand up to regular and extended use over many years. Not only that, but spare parts are easily obtainable online so you need never use a ladder that is defective because repair is so easy.
Above all, let me emphasize once more that ladders are dangerous and many accidents have been caused by inadequate ladders. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones not to take an unnecessary risk. After all, you might not be the only user. How will you feel if someone else gets injured due to you cheap ladder? Be warned – if someone borrows it be sure you get it back!
REVIEWS
There are good, positive reviews available for them, as is to be expected for such a quality product. The only negative seems to be that Werner ladders are shipped without any protection, and may get scuffed in the delivery. This can be sorted out with the supplier. Apart from that there were complaints about the weight of the fibreglass ladders, but we are aware of the trade-offs involved here.
Whichever of the werner ladders you choose, your sturdy piece of equipment is sure to to provide years of safe and trouble-free use.