It’s a question many online have wondered: why are ladders so expensive?

They look so simple, right? Two vertical bars. Couple of rungs. So why do some of them cost so much?

Let’s dive in.

Ladders have been helping us with our daily lives for over 10,000 years – we know this because they can be seen in Spanish cave paintings from around 8,000 BC and are even mentioned in the Bible. The word “ladder” therefore holds a rich history that dates back centuries.

Ngaro Cave Painting by Diane Wade Kettle is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Cleaning your conservatory can be a real pain, a task often put off by homeowners. But let’s face it, a dirty conservatory is a real eyesore!

Fortunately, with the right tools and approach, the job can be tackled with ease. In this guide, we explain in four easy steps how to clean a conservatory and recommend the essential tools needed to get your conservatory looking brand new again.

Ladders are common tools for a wide range of tasks, including painting walls. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast painting your home or are a professional hard at work, safety should always be your top priority.

Nowadays, ladders come in all shapes and sizes to suit a huge range of jobs and environments. While all ladder types are useful, it’s important to know which one is best suited to the job at hand. Using the wrong type of ladder could put your safety at risk.

To help you understand the difference between them, we’ve put together this handy list of ladder types and how to use them…