| A Platform Step Ladder is a multifunctional tool that is | | | | These include ladders made with wood, metal |
| becoming quite common in the construction industry as | | | | (aluminum), plastic, and fiberglass. Depending on the |
| well as throughout homes in America. They differ from | | | | brand and type of material used, the Platform Step |
| other types, as they tend to fold out into a triangular | | | | Ladder will have pros and cons. Wood and plastic tend |
| shape with a work platform located towards the top | | | | to be the cheapest; however, the longevity of the |
| of the ladder. This platform actually locks the ladder in | | | | ladder may be in question. Aluminum and fiberglass |
| place and creates a safer working area for the | | | | ladders tend to last the longest, yet they are usually |
| individual on board. | | | | more expensive. |
| As mentioned above, a Platform Step Ladder has | | | | There are many online stores that sell home repair |
| several features that make it a unique type of ladder. | | | | products. Depending on the manufacturer and |
| The two extensions of the ladder fold out into a | | | | materials used to produce the ladder, the cost of the |
| triangular shape with a platform located towards the | | | | ladder will differ. Another determining factor of the |
| top that locks the two sides in place. In addition to | | | | price is the size of the ladder itself. Online stores tend |
| securing the two sides of the ladder, the platform also | | | | to be less expensive as walk-in department stores, as |
| performs as a workstation for the individual aboard. | | | | fewer infrastructures are required to offer the product |
| When deciding what type of ladder to use, one must | | | | to the customer. A Platform Step Ladder will usually |
| first understand that there are several different types | | | | range between $99 and $699 depending on the size |
| of materials used to produce platform stepladders. | | | | and quality of the ladder. |