Combination Ladders - When Only One Ladder Will Do

Ladders are like other tools in that they haveare unsure of the type that may be required.
specific uses for specific tasks. Just as youSome combination ladders can act as a leaning
wouldn't take a flat head screwdriver to aladders enabling you to do tasks such as guttering
cross-headed screw - using a step-ladder for aour exterior wall work; step-ladders so you can
job that an extension ladder should be used for, iswork indoors and even platforms, ideal for ceiling
not only impractical but can be dangerous too!work.
Ask any tradesman and they'll tell you the rightAnd combination ladders don't stop there. Some
tool should always be used for the right job - andcombinations can be used in extremely difficult
the same applies to ladders; however, unlike otherlocations where other types simply couldn't be
tools that can fit snugly into a toolbox or tool beltused.
- they are large and cumbersome.Combinations can even be placed on stairs as
Often, it can be difficult to transport more thantheir folding ability enables it to be safely sited on
one type of ladder so tradesman have to oftenseparate steps - still providing a stable and safe
make a compromise or plan well-ahead; although,platform to climb.
there can be times that however hard you haveCombination ladders come in all sorts of guises
planned for a job, you cannot always foresee theand while there is no such thing as a single type
tasks ahead and often you can be left with thefor all tasks a combination is akin to a Swiss army
wrong one..knife - with multiple positions and uses they are
While there is no such thing as a single ladder thatideal for the busy tradesperson who often finds
can do all jobs, combination ladders combine somethemselves with the wrong ladder for the job.
of the fundamental facets of other types makingBecause of this flexibility combinations are used
them an extremely flexible solution for when youby a whole host of trades.