Telescopic ladders: types and purposes

Without such a product as a ladder, construction and repair work is often simply impossible. There are various types of this equipment. Moreover, such constructions can be made of different materials - metal, wood, plastic, etc.

The most convenient type of staircase is considered telescopic. Their main advantage is that they can easily fold and unfold, reaching a considerable length. Weigh this equipment very little, since most often it is made of duralumin or aluminum. When performing work at high altitude, telescopic ladders are sometimes simply irreplaceable. In the folded state they have a length of only 65 cm, in the unfolded - 4 m. There is such a design of several sections that can be pulled out. When working, it is easy to choose the most convenient length. There are several varieties of these ladders:

• Stock. This is a very convenient and compact design. It can be easily worn on the shoulder. It is easy to fit such a ladder in the trunk of the car. Most often it is used for work related to electricity, but it can be used in the construction of houses, as well as in the repair of premises. Withstands weight up to 150 kg.
• Ladder. The staircase of this type is very convenient in that it can be used both as a ladder and as a stepladder. The structure is designed in such a way that the sections not only extend, but also rotate in the plane at an angle.
• Straight. This is an ordinary folding ladder. Depending on the model, the steps can be made of aluminum or wood and have a different width.
• Attic. This kind is used for attics and cellars. The design usually includes a special storage container and a control mechanism (manual or electric).

The use of large telescopic ladders is advisable, for example, when decorating ceilings of buildings or high facades, during garden work on pruning trees, repairing roofs, etc. Usually it is very stable equipment, convenient in operation. The design often consists of pipes and profile. Sometimes it is not aluminum, but steel.

Metal stairs are considered to be more stable and sturdy than wooden stairs . Modern similar structures are made only of high-quality materials and can not carry more than one repair. Telescopic ladder ladders are often used even on inclined surfaces. Of course, steel structures are of the greatest degree of stability.

On sale it is possible to meet ladders of the most different manufacturers. About what firm this equipment was made, it is easy to learn by the color of the plastic panels located in the places where the steps are fastened. Telescopic stairs with orange plastic are made in Holland or Finland, with blue - in Italy. The green lining is used by the Belarusian manufacturer, and designs with red lining are made in Germany or England. But if you look at all in general, their quality is approximately at the same level.

Such convenient and easy equipment can be useful to both construction and repair organizations, and private individuals, for example, for work at the dacha or when building a house. Telescopic stairs are very mobile, light, compact and durable. Therefore, they are considered a good alternative to wood.