Blog — Louisville Ladder

Most people, in and out of the trades, use some type of climbing device on a regular basis. For the homeowner it can be something as benign as a step stool to reach higher shelves, change a light bulb or even smoke detector batteries. For the DIY’er, projects often include extended reaches. It can be as simple as ripping a panel (gee I wish my arms were longer) to building an elevated deck. Here, the need for different ladder types exists, depending on the work at hand. For the pro, it’s a ladder collection of sorts. Step, extension and multi-purpose...

Did you know that ladders are involved in 81% of construction workers fall injuries? Inspecting a ladder is a quick and easy thing to do, but it is also very easy to forget. We’ve all been there: they look fine, they stand straight… What else is there to see? Well, it turns out there’s actually a few very important things to check up before using one. Yes, all the ladders we sell are engineered to meet or exceed all ladder safety standards set by ANSI and OSHA. But even though our ladders are tough and able to withstand abuse, we...