A ladder guard is a secure cover that prevents unauthorised people from accessing ladders on site. Typically made from sturdy metal, it hooks over several rungs of the ladder, blocking these rungs from use. Some ladder guards feature a padlock for added security.

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.

SHORT ANSWER: EN131 standards allow for a gap between rungs of 225mm to 300mm.

On almost every ladder in the UK, the rungs are all spaced evenly apart with the same amount of space between each one. Read on to find out why!

If you’re trying to paint a stairwell, using a stairwell ladder will help. Read on to find out more.

Both ladders and step ladders are great pieces of equipment to have on hand, but how do you know which one will work best for you? In this blog, we’ll break down the key differences between ladders and step ladders to help you choose the right one.