The most practical staircase for a summer house and a private home

When living in a private house, you can do many jobs using a ladder. Without it, it is impossible to get to the roof or clean the gutters.

Perhaps you have an old ladder, but its length is not enough to do all the work you want to do, for example

• pick fruit, 
• repair the roof, 
• replace a lantern.

What type of ladder is best for a private house?

What should be the height of the ladder?

Nowadays, private house owners often build a second floor on top. Thus, the height of a one-story house is 3 m, and a two-story house is 6 m. At the same time, the ridge of the roof can be located at a level of 7.3 m.

How to choose a ladder for access to the roof?

The height of the ladder leaning against the roof should be 1 m more than the roof line. When the ladder rises 1 m above the roof level, it serves as a handhold.

By placing the ladder at an angle of 75 degrees, you will get a safe position with a ratio of 4:1. That is, for every 4 m of height, the distance from the wall to the ladder should increase by 1 m.

You cannot lean too much to the side while standing on the ladder. If the ladder is not long enough, there is a temptation to stretch dangerously, as a result of which the ladder may lose its balance.

The type of ladder for a two-story house is a two-section ladder.

Considering the height of a two-story cottage, the optimal ladder would be VIRASTAR DUOMAX 2x12.

Three-section ladder

The three-section ladder VIRASTAR TRIOMAX 3x11 can be used in different configurations, for example, in the position of a two-sided stepladder or an extension ladder

Provided that the edge of the ladder rises 1 m above the roof line, any of these models is suitable for access to the roof.

Tips for choosing a ladder

• Load

Regardless of whether you are choosing an extension ladder or another model, you should pay attention not only to the dimensions. Maximum load is an indicator that determines the limit of the total weight of the operator, tools and materials.

• Length in folded position

Fold the ladder that you have chosen to buy to understand whether it will be convenient to store and transport.

For work on the roof of a private house or cottage, choose a ladder that is 1 m higher than the eaves of the roof. This will allow you to not only reach the gutters, but also the roof itself.

We will help you choose a ladder for a one- or two-story house. Just call us or write!

By the way, we have an article “How is a three-section ladder used in the country?” that may be of interest to you.