|
News & Info
|
 |
 |
Seller Signup...
Quality Service, Seller or Tradesperson? Sign Up Now!
|
|
Home & Garden Articles
Melbourne Ladders Just Got Sexy
Thu 26 Apr 2007 - 13:08
Melbourne Ladders Just Got Sexy
By Steve Karagiannis
Ladders Melbourne
You might not think that ladders are all that exciting, but a number of Melbourne based business owners would say otherwise. And that's not just from businesses that sell ladders. And besides, they argue, something doesn't have to be interesting to be useful, does it?
As ladders have become more high tech, they've gotten considerably more versatile and more user friendly.
I remember the good ol' days when I'd help my dad carry the ladder he'd made at home. It weighed what felt like a tonne. Of course, I was only knee high to a grasshopper then, and in truth, I'm sure dad did most of the carrying.
But I remember it being awkward to move around (the local hardware shop did quite well selling gap filler from all the dents I made in the walls) and pretty limited in its use.
You see, because it was home made, it had been designed to either lean up against a wall, or free stand as an A-frame.
Nowadays, most ladders are made from aluminium or fibreglass, making them quite light to carry (no need for that chiropractor's visit!). They're also more durable and weather resistant than older wooden ladders.
But more importantly, Melbourne ladder retailers and tradespeople alike will tell you that modern ladders are much more versatile to use. And because of the use of aluminium, ladders can be transformed into a number of different uses.
At the flick of a switch a ladder can now turn from a tall A-frame, to a shorter A-frame. For really high walls, aluminium versions can "telescope" to their full length. (Telescoping is another way of saying "extending". If you're having trouble imagining that, picture an A-frame flattened out to form one long ladder).
But perhaps their best feature is the ability to set your ladder up along a set of stairs. If you tried to do that with an older style ladder, it would stand at an angle and be unstable and dangerous to use. But modern designs let you have one side of you're A-frame longer than the other, which makes your ladder safe and effective on stairs.
And a more recent use of ladders (not only in Melbourne) is the use of an attic ladder. This allows you to easily and safely access and use your attic. Most people who install them use their attics as an additional storage room for their house or business.
Conclusion
I'm still not sure if all this makes ladders exciting, but at least it means more of those jobs can get done around your Melbourne home. Which is sure to get your wife off your back...
Steve Karagiannis encourages Melbourne home owners to do their part to improve their homes by using "new-fangled" ladders. Steve also reveals fiendishly clever business growth secrets at his website http://MelbourneBusinessPortal.com, where he offers a free 10-day trial.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steve_Karagiannis
http://EzineArticles.com/?Melbourne-Ladders-Just-Got-Sexy&id=534463
Looking for information on General Home Improvement, Find a supplier at HomeWise.ie
back to General Home Improvement articles
back to all home & garden articles
|
|