The Style and Versatility of Ship Ladders

Ship ladders are smaller in dimension compared to standard size ladders because they were specifically designed for a ship’s deck and small spaces. Ship ladders can be as high as 24 feet and as wide as 36 inches for standard ladders, but custom ship ladders can be wider than 36 inches. Alaco switches to structural steel for these custom designs that are wider than 36”. While these ladders were originally built for ships, they are now used in commercial and residential applications precisely because of their compact size and design.p>

What are ship ladders?

As mentioned above, ship ladders are primarily designed to fit into a ship’s restricted spaces. They are a fixed type of ladder that is usually made from industrial-grade aluminum and fitted with handrails and guides for the safety of users. Depending on the manufacturer, they may come in a natural milled finish or powder coat finish.

Since these are designed for commercial use, they must be OSHA-compliant. This means they must come with handrails, open risers, treads, and steps that slop between 50° and 70° angles horizontally, among other things.

Where can you use a ship ladder?

Apart from a ship’s restricted spaces, a ship ladder is an ideal choice for commercial, residential, and even industrial applications. Building contractors, roofing contractors, safety engineers, specifications writers, and architects choose a ship ladder over a standard ladder for spaces with limited moving room.

Roofing contractors use them for accessing roof hatches and building administrators, safety engineers and architects use them for accessing mezzanines and other elevated spaces with limited room.

Ship ladder aesthetics

Since ship ladders come in different finishes, it’s easy to choose one that will enhance or complement the design of the space. This feature is particularly appreciated by architects and interior decorators as they can easily choose a style that won’t clash with the theme of the space or they can also choose a finish they can work around on, building the interior style with the ship ladder as the centerpiece.

As you can see, ship ladders are highly versatile. They aren’t only the perfect ladder for industrial and commercial applications, but they work well for residential spaces, too.

Contact Alaco Ladder Company today for your OSHA-compliant ship ladder

Alaco Ladder manufactures OSHA-compliant aluminum ladders for various applications. Using aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, you can rest assured that every ladder unit you purchase from Alaco, including the versatile ship ladder, has undergone stringent testing to ensure users’ safety.

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