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Guide to Walk-Through and Specialty Ladders for Access at Height Most ladders are the same idea in different sizes. Specialty ladders are the ones designed around a job that a standard ladder handles badly: stepping through a platform instead of around it, getting onto a roof without swinging a leg over the top, or reaching a space too tight for a regular base. Dallas Ladder stocks specialty and walk-through ladders at our Rowlett warehouse. What Walk-Through Means A walk-through ladder extends …

Guide to Extension Ladder Covers and Rung Kits An extension ladder is a wear item with replaceable parts, and the parts that wear out first are predictable: the covers, the rungs, the shoes, and the rope. Replacing them costs a fraction of a new ladder and takes minutes. Dallas Ladder stocks the Werner parts DFW crews need to keep extension ladders working instead of replacing them. Covers and Rungs Ladder covers sit over the rails where the ladder contacts the wall and the rack. They take the …

Guide to Podium Ladders for Interior Finish Work A podium ladder puts the working platform at the top of the ladder instead of a rung, so an interior crew can stand with both hands free and something to lean into. Painters, drywall finishers, electricians, and sprinkler fitters working in offices and retail spaces get more done with less fatigue. Dallas Ladder stocks podium and platform ladders at our Rowlett warehouse for crews across Dallas-Fort Worth. Why the Podium Shape Works Better Indoor …

Guide to Werner Fiberglass Ladders for DFW Contractors Werner is one of the two brands we sell most of at Dallas Ladder, and for fiberglass work it is the one crews ask for by name. The reason is straightforward: the ladders are built for daily commercial use, the non-conductive rails are what the electrical trades need, and the models line up cleanly with what a DFW crew actually does. Why Fiberglass Over Aluminum Aluminum is lighter and cheaper. Fiberglass is heavier and costs more, and it do …

Multi-Position and Articulating Ladders Guide Few tools offer the versatility of a multi-position ladder. These innovative ladders convert between A-frame, extension, staircase, and scaffold configurations — making them the Swiss Army knife of ladders. Dallas Ladder carries the full line of Werner multi-position ladders for North Texas contractors. Configurations That Work for Any Job A multi-position ladder can be set up as a standard step ladder for simple tasks, an extension ladder for …