Published Fri, 2007-03-30 12:25
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What is the knowledge: Ever thought a ladder was just a ladder? If you did and have got a bit bemused, the knowledge is here to help
Get help with the various terms used within our web site. See site terminology below.
Browse the various categories: Ladders, Loft Ladders, Staircases, Steps, Loft Windows, Podiums & Work Platforms, Towers, Accessories
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Site Terminology
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You will see the following terms throughout the site, so we've prepared a quick help guide as to their meanings
- Closed Height: This is the length of the ladder when it is closed up. We use the closed height when describing a ladder product. E.g. a 2.5m Triple ladder, is 3 sections of 2.5m.
- Open Height: This is the length of the ladder correctly opened to the maximum.
- Duty rating: E.g. 150kg: This refers to the maximum permissible load or weight to be used on the ladder. I.e. the person and tools climbing the ladder cannot weigh more than this duty rating.
- Usage: E.g. Domestic or Trade or Industrial. If you are buying a ladder for use at home, then domestic is the right grade. If you are buying for a company or will use the ladder extensively a domestic ladder is not sufficient.
- Sections: Extension ladders usually come in more than one section. A double will obviously have 2 sections and a triple, 3 sections.
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3 material types, aluminium, timber and glass fibre
- Aluminium: Most popular, easy to store, will not rust, lightweight & portable
- Timber: Traditionally used in a manufacturing environment, as an alternative to glass fibre.
- Glass fibre: Used to be prohibitively expensive, bought by electricians or those working in a spark risk environment
- Double or Triple extension ladders?: A double may be cheaper, but a triple will be easier to store and you can use the individual extension pieces within the house for some jobs, whilst be able to get to the gutters once or twice a year.
- Storing ladders: Don't leave them outside, or your local thief will use them to access your upstairs windows!! Store them securely inside a garage using wall hooks.
- Other tips?: Send us yours
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- DIY Extension Ladders: Light weight and perfect for clearing leaves from guttering, normal usage is a couple of times a month or season.
- Fire escape: Is a domestic / family ladder that could be kept upstairs and used in the event of an emergency. This is a loose item, and is not a permanent fixture to the wall
- DIY Combination Ladders: These ladders can help avoid having to buy two separate ladders, saving money and space.
- Trade Extension: More robust than a DIY ladder and strong enough to be used every day. Every white van man should have a set.
- Adjustable Ladders: Multi position ladder for increased versatility, i.e. can be used in lots of different positions and can be used for trade or domestic use. [See also Little Giant: info | product]
- Telescopic Ladders: The Xtend & Climb is an innovative system that enables a 3.8m ladder to fit inside a car boot or even a suitcase! A no brainer for surveyors, scientists, hunters, cleaning your caravan...
- Trade Combination Ladders: Same principal as the DIY combination ladder, but more robust to be used daily.
- Roof Ladders: A specialist ladder to give access to roofs, the hook holds the ladder in place over the apex of the roof. The rungs are angled for more comfortable climbing when in pitched position.
- Industrial Extension Ladders: Designed to be used in punishing situations or demanding environments, intensive use.
- Little Giant Ladder System: It can be an extension ladder, stepladder, trestle, staircase ladder and small enough to store in a cupboard. A staff favourite!
- Industrial Ladders: A selection of ladders for use in storage or warehousing environments
- Rope Operated Ladders: A very heavy ladder to be used by 2 people, the rope helps to adjust the overall length of the ladder.
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Glass Fibre Industrial Ladders | view products
- Little Giant Glass Fibre: The same usability as the Little Giant ladder system, but fabricated from glass fibre instead. Complete with aluminium treads. These ladders are insulated to 25,000 volts.
- Industrial GRP ladder: The same usability as an aluminium double ladder, but fabricated from glass fibre. The treads are also in glass fibre box style and the ladder is insulated to 35,000 volts. The properties of glass fibre also make this usable within a chemical environment.
Glass Fibre Trade Ladders | view products
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Timber Industrial Ladders | view products
Little Giant Ladder System | view category
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Overview of the little giant system
Little Giant Ladder 3/4/5/6-rung | view products
- Little Giant Ladder: The ladder that has 24 other ladders within...24 different configurations make this ladder a useful tool within the house. It can get you up to the eves to clear gutters [5 & 6 rung], but live in the gap next to the fridge.
- Little Giant Work Platform: The work platform enables you to stand more comfortably for longer periods whilst painting, fixing or whatever reason you happen to be using the Little Giant.
- Little Giant Extending Work Plank: This is a strong trestle that enables 2 people to stand and work from. The Little Giant splits into 2 A-frame ladders [see the video]. The work plank fits on top of the rungs.
- Little Giant Tip 'n' Glide wheels: Make it much easier to transport or move from one place to another.
- Little Giant Leg Leveller: Use the leg leveller whenever you are using the Little Giant on uneven ground. Forget using books, or a prop, such items could cause you injury, whereas this bolt on accessory will enhance the usage from your Little Giant and make it much safer to use on uneven ground.
- Little Giant Stand Off: Working at the top of the ladder, when used as an extension ladder, the stand off enables you to work safely at a short distance off the wall. The stand off also comes with a useful tool holder loop to hang a hammer or screwdriver from.
- Still not sure?: See the video
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- Fire escape: Is a domestic / family ladder that could be kept upstairs and used in the event of an emergency. This is a loose item, and is not a permanent fixture to the wall
- Window cleaning ladders:
- Roof Ladders: A specialist ladder to give access to roofs, the hook holds the ladder in place over the apex of the roof. The rungs are angled for more comfortable climbing when in pitched position.
- Pro Adjustable Ladder (PAL): Similar to the Little Giant but more cost effective. Beware of cheap imitations, this ladder has the original black hinge system, which is stronger and more reliable.
- 3-6 Section survey ladder: Normally bought by surveyors or those who require regular access to areas out of reach and who require the ladder to be kept in the boot of a standard car. Look at the xtend and climb for an alternative to this type of ladder.
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- DeLuxe loft ladder: Robust aluminium treads
- Super Loft Stairway AL 1-5: The same loft ladder, built to withstand daily use up to a variety of heights. AL1 being the smallest.
- Zenith electric loft ladder: For ease of use the electric loft ladder drops down and folds away at the touch of a button, making the ladder more usable to a greater number of people.
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Suitable for domestic residential applications only, typically loft conversions and mezzanines. The Ehleva range uniquely offers solid beech hand rails to compliment the beech treads. With steel components in optional white / grey or black. The standard kit is suitable for floor to floor heights up to 3m. Don't forget riser bars are required to comply with building regulations. Always consult your buildings control office prior to purchasing a staircase. Delivered direct from the Italian factory in 200kg crates to your door.
- Fusion: Stylish beech and steel construction with vertical spindles. Available in 120/140/160cm diameters.
- Vogue: Contemporary beech and steel design with horizontal wire balustrading, which does not strictly comply with building regulations. Available in 120/140/160cm diameters.
- Motion: Traditional steel structure with rubber tread inserts and polyurethane hand rail. Available in 120/140/160cm diameters.
- Optima: Hot dipped galvanised steel spiral for outdoor use. Available in 120/140/160cm diameters.
Space can often be a premium in British properties, these staircases offer a permanent stair structure whilst taking up a minimum amount of space.
- Karina staircase: Innovative padel tread space saver, only 57cm wide and suitable for heights up to 2.8m.
- Cottage staircase straight: Simple straight flight pine staircase with optional balustrading and quarter turn landing kits. Standard width of 700mm. Simply cut to length to suit your requirements.
- Miller ladder: Cost effective straight timber flight. 500mm width suitable for heights up to 2.75m.
Modern range of open modular staircases with flexible 'L' or 'U' shape configurations and height adjustability.
- Vector: Stylish, contemporary staircase with solid beech hand rail and horizontal wire ballustrading, which does not strictly comply with building regulations. Available in widths 700 & 800mm. Height adjustable between 2.3-3.0m with the basic kit.
- Kompact: Vector alternative with vertical steel spindles. Available in widths 740 & 890mm.
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- 4-12 Tread Industrial Platform Step: Heavy duty platform step, designed for daily use in industrial environments. This has a platform on which you can place tools or equipment. However if you want to stand on the platform then buy a Super Pro instead.
- 4-12 Tread Super Pro Step: Heavy duty step, designed for user to stand on the top platform. The integral tool tray has a hook to hang paint pots or other tools from.
- 3-12 Tread industrial swing back step:
- Little Jumbo Step: From the same manufacturer of the Little Giant, the Little Jumbo has integral wheels for easy pulling, a tool tray, clean touch aluminium finish, is very popular in the retail environment. The little jumbo folds away for easy storage.
Used primarily by electricians or workers who require insulation from electrical sources.
Glass Fibre Industrial Stepladders | view products
Glass Fibre Trade Stepladders | view products
- GRP trade platform step: Large platform designed for trade use and to be stood on whilst working at height. Insulated to 35,000 volts.
- GRP trade step: Simple swing back platform step for trade use. Integral tool holder at the top of the ladder.
Timber Industrial Stepladders | view products
Aluminium Fixed Steps
Light weight and easy to manoeuvre into position. No paint to chip or scuff, so their looks last longer. Tend to be used in factories or processing plants. They are a light weight alternative to stainless steel and can be easily pressure hosed down after use.
- Stepmobile: Ideal for use in libraries, archives, office or retail environments where the floor surface is smooth. The treads are generous and have a non-slip rubber inserts. A high hand rail makes this an easy step to work with during the day. Easy to manoeuvre and locks in place once stood on.
- Medium Duty Mobile Step: Built for a more demanding environment than the Stepmobile, heavier and robust with a brake mechanism to hold the step in place. Lift from the front, wheel the step into position, lower the brake and access higher shelving is a snap. Normally used in manufacturing or factory environment.
Aluminium Warehouse Steps | view products
- Single Sided Fixed Step: For use in factories or manufacturing environment, is light weight and can be cleaned easily. The steps cannot be closed down or folded, if you require a folding warehouse step see the castle folding step
- Double Sided Fixed Step: For use in factories or manufacturing environment, is light weight and can be cleaned easily. The steps cannot be closed down or folded, if you require a folding warehouse step see the castle folding step
Loft Windows
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Windows & flashings
- Roof Windows: Essential in providing natural light for your roof space or loft conversion. A range of top hung and pivot windows from European manufacturer Fakro. Guaranteed to be knot free.
- Window Flashings: Essential for a water tight window available for slate, plain or profiled tiles. Also a Fakro product.
Podiums & Work Platforms | View Category
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Industrial Work Platforms | view category
- Sherpamatic Work Platform: Essentially this is a work based platform that folds for ease of storage and maneuverability with out-riggers for additional stability. Used within general maintenance and facilities management.
- Sherpascopic Work Platform: Similar to the Sherpamatic, but with extendable out-riggers for uneven ground.
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Industrial Aluminium Towers | view products
- Aluminium Tower: Heavy duty intensive use towers compliant with the 3T method as prescribed by the hse. Available in single[0.7m] and double[1.35m] widths
- Towermatic: Innovative hybrid between scaffold tower and scissor lift [safety raiser]. No need for engine, batteries or external power.
- Minifold Unit: Modular single width low level tower for industrial use.
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Little Giant Accessories
- Little Giant Extending Work Plank: This is a strong trestle that enables 2 people to stand and work from. The Little Giant splits into 2 A-frame ladders [see the video]. The work plank fits on top of the rungs.
- Little Giant Tip 'n' Glide wheels: Make it much easier to transport or move from one place to another.
- Little Giant Leg Leveller: Use the leg leveller whenever you are using the Little Giant on uneven ground. Forget using books, or a prop, such items could cause you injury, whereas this bolt on accessory will enhance the usage from your Little Giant and make it much safer to use on uneven ground.
- Little Giant Stand Off: Working at the top of the ladder, when used as an extension ladder, the stand off enables you to work safely at a short distance off the wall. The stand off also comes with a useful tool holder loop to hang a hammer or screwdriver from.
Stabalising & Securing
- Rojak ladder stopper: A simple but effective mat that gives extra grip even in the wet. A stabalising device like this is a legal requirement for Trade use.
- Ladder M8rix: This anti slip device can work on the most hazardous exterior surfaces, including snow and ice!
- Safetybase: more to follow...
- Ladder Mat:
- Wall Brackets: Simple brackets to enable wall storage of a ladder.
- Ladder Clamps: Transport your ladder safely, no need for dodgy ropes or knots, can be used with a padlock to secure against theft.
- Ankalad Leveller: Enables the ladder to be levelled when working on a slope by up to 75mm.
- Ankalad Stabiliser:
- Lighting Collar: For use with telegraph poles, street lamps, etc. This secures the ladder at the top prior to climbing up and self adjusts keeping the forks on the pole as the user climbs up.
- Microlite: Lightweight and easy to use, the microlite can be fitted to the ladder so that the top projects several rungs above a windowsill or the roof, giving a secure handhold. Fits all extension ladders, in aluminium or wood but will not fit the pointed window cleaning ladder type.
Hooks & Stays
Tagging & Labelling
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