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A ladder is a handy thing to have around, whether you need to work just beyond your reach or scale taller heights to do a job. But there are several things to keep in mind when you’re choosing one.
These are the most common types of ladders and are very useful because they support themselves. They are ideal for interior or lower level exterior projects.
These two piece ladders have one stationary piece and one piece that slides up to create a taller ladder for greater reach. They’re generally used for gaining access to your roof and higher elevation work.
Multi-task ladders offers the greatest flexibility with options to be used as a stepladder and/ or an extension ladder. These are ideal for those who want one ladder to do it all.
This ladder has legs that pivot or articulate into a variety of positions. Useful for indoor and outdoor projects, such as painting.
The top two steps of a ladder should not be used, for safety reasons, so do not choose a ladder that is the exact height or slightly lower than you need.
For step ladders, a rule of thumb is to take the desired height you need to reach and subtract 4 ft.
For extension ladders, a rule of thumb is to take the height of the roof line/eaves and add 7’. This will account for overlap within the ladder and allow for enough length to safely get off the top of the ladder
Every ladder comes with a weight capacity and corresponding grade rating. You need to consider not only your weight, but also the additional weight of any tools you may be using while you’re on the ladder.
Weight
| USE | LADDER GRADE | PERSON + MATERIALS |
| Homeowner Light Duty | Grade 3 | 200 lbs. |
| Tradesman Medium Duty | Grade 2 | 225 lbs. |
| Heavy Duty Industrial grade | Grade 1 | 250 lbs. |
| Extra Heavy Duty Industrial grade | Type 1A | 300 lbs. |
An aluminum ladder is suitable in most situations, with one important exception — electrical work should not be done on an aluminum ladder. Use a fiberglass one instead.
If you will be doing any electrical work on your ladder, you must use a fiberglass ladder rather than an aluminum ladder, to avoid the risk of electrocution.

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