Step Ladders

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Originally Posted by rgilfert

Our cottage has a vaulted ceiling in the main living area and I want to buy a new step ladder that will allow me to accomplish maintenance projects at the highest point(s). The height at the highest point is approximately 14'. I'm thinking of buying a 10' step ladder but I don't know if a 10' ladder is actually 10' tall or not. Does anyone know whether a 10' ladder is actually 10' high or is it something less than that due to the triangulation of the sides when it is opened up??

One suggestion I will make since your looking to buy a ladder for this is look at the "Little Giant" ladder system. You will certainly get a lot more use out of a Little Giant ladder than a standard 10' step ladder particularly since your on an island.

A good quality (Type 1-A) standard step ladder will run you about $250.00. this is about the same cost as a Little Giant but the Little Giant also transforms into many different useful configurations including a 22' extension ladder.

I have one and it is solid as a rock and extremely well made and way more useful than a standard 10' step! It is about 6lbs heavier at 45 lbs compared to 39 lbs for a standard 10 step.

Just a suggestion and good luck with your project!

Dan