Have you ever wondered exactly what ship ladders are? Well, if you don’t you’ve come to the right place. A ship ladder is a mix between stairs and ladders and people usually prefer ship ladders over a typical ladder because they look and feel like stairs. But they don’t always look like stairs, they sometimes look like ladders you would find in a pool that help you get out of the water, or they are hung on a wall to climb up or even just for decoration. And if you think about it, they suit the name ‘ship ladder’ because it’s not the best type of ladder to have anywhere else (would you want to use them in your house?)
Let’s look at a couple more questions you may ask about ship ladders: How big are ship ladders? And where can you buy ship ladders?
First, how big are ship ladders? Well ship ladders come in all different sizes, but they normally have the width of 24” and the tread depth of 6”. But don’t take my word for it – remember, it is what they normally come in, so be sure to always check the width and tread depth. Also to bear in mind is that they almost always have handrails.
Second, where can you buy ship ladders? Well, there are lots of places, including: Amazon, eBay and Etsy. But make sure you check the make and price to see if you’re getting your money’s worth because the products on those shops/websites are sold by individual sellers.
Ship ladders are among many different ladders, there are also step ladders, loft ladders, telescopic ladders, a tripod ladder and a flexible ladder, but there are also loads more. Let’s talk about step ladders, step ladders are used more for doing tasks and getting to high places. Next loft ladders, now as you can guess from the name it is used to get into lofts. Now telescopic ladders, they can fold down and fold up into a tall ladder that you would lean against a structure. Nearly there, the tripod ladder, they are best for outdoor uses, for example trimming hedges. But they are quite expensive, compared to other ladders you can get. Finally, the flexible ladder – now instead of going into one tall structure, the flexible ladder rolls up. The flexible ladder is a really fun ladder for younger kids, make sure they’re not too young though. More like for pre-teen age and older.