Sunday, 5/20/2012

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Please select a ladder type:

fiberglass extension ladders

aluminum extension ladders

fiberglass step ladders

aluminum step ladders

tripod ladders

wood step ladders

special purpose ladders

single ladders

twin step ladders

Ladder Selection Chart

load capacity

300 lbs.

Extra Heavy Duty Professional Use

Type IA

DUTY RATING

load capacity

250 lbs.

Heavy Duty Industrial Use

Type I

DUTY RATING

load capacity

225 lbs.

Medium Duty Commercial Use

Type II

DUTY RATING

load capacity

200 lbs.

Light Duty Household Use

Type III

DUTY RATING

extension ladders

Support points

height to gutter or top support point	Use this size extension ladder*
9' max.	16'
9' to 13'	20'
13' to 17'	24'
17' to 21'	28'
21' to 25'	32'
25' to 28'	36'
28' to 31'	40'

* reflects section overlap, ladder angle and 3' extension above roof line.

step ladders

Average heights

maximum height you want to reach*

Use this size step ladder

7'

3'

8'

4'

9'

5'

10'

6'

11'

7'

12'

8'

14'

10'

16'

12'

18'

14'

20'

16'

* Assumes a 5'6" person with a vertical 12" reach.