| Stepladders are ladders with wide steps that are | | | | reduced per requirements. A platform on the |
| specifically designed to provide foot comfort while | | | | stepladder provides an ideal working place to keep |
| climbing or standing. Stepladders are mostly used for | | | | tools and materials. Most stepladders can |
| painting, repairs, industrial work and household jobs. | | | | accommodate accessories that can be used while |
| They come in an A-shape model with either one side | | | | working. The assortment of accessories consists of |
| having steps or both sides having steps. They are | | | | paint can/bucket hanger, conduit holder, tool holder |
| made from steel, wood, aluminum or fiberglass. The | | | | and ladder caddy. A special type of stepladder that |
| steps are lined with corrugated rubber or have | | | | can fold up to the length of a step is known as the |
| slip-resistant texture. Generally, the depth of steps | | | | Telescopic stepladder. It uses a patented lock and |
| ranges from 3 inches to 10 inches. If the steps fold | | | | release mechanism for opening and closing the |
| up, it becomes compact to store the ladder. The | | | | ladder.Even though stepladders provide a better |
| foot of the ladder should have slip-resistant molded | | | | standing space, they must be used carefully. There |
| footpads or rubber cups for better grip. Usually step | | | | should not be any extra loading on the side, since |
| ladders range from 18 inches to 20 feet height. | | | | they can easily overturn. Stepladders can be |
| Stepladders can carry up to 375 lbs of weight, | | | | purchased at a hardware store or over the |
| depending on the model.Some stepladders have a | | | | Internet.Ladders provides detailed information about |
| high railing for support at the top and wheels for | | | | ladders, pool ladders, boat ladders, step ladders and |
| rolling at the bottom. A few have an adjustable | | | | more. Ladders is the sister site of School Playground |
| height of about one foot that can be incremented or | | | | Equipment. |