Simply put, a ladder is a vertical or inclined set of steps. Ladders have been used since the pre-historic times. The material used for constructing ladders has now diversified to quite an extent. Besides the regular wooden ladders, you can now get ones that are made from aluminium or even fibre-glass.
Ladders continue to be popular devices these days. They are available in different shapes and sizes. Ladders can be small and be used like a stool inside the house, simply giving a small boost when needed. Then you have the step ladders which are very useful for jobs in and around your house and extension ladders, which can be raised to various heights. The cost of these ladders depends on their quality, make and size. Some of the most useful ladder types are mentioned below.
Extension Ladder
Extension ladders give you the flexibility to work at various heights. These ladders have at least two or three different attachments which can be used to adjust them to a height best suited to you. Most extension ladders feature a sliding mechanism and are also quite flexible.
Step Ladder
These ladders are helpful with jobs in and around the house. They are shorter than extension ladders and feature an A-shaped design when opened.
Telescopic Ladder
Telescopic ladders are quite compact and portable. Since it collapses on itself, it can be tucked away in a corner after use.
These are some of the major types of ladders which can be very useful for household and outdoor purposes.
