Thursday, October 24, 2013

20 Inch Versus 14 Inch Ladder Jacks

Ladder jacks snap onto ladders to make scaffolding.


Painting a house by yourself is a challenge. By using ladder jacks and multiple ladders, you can easily paint one side at a time without having to touch the ground.


About Ladder Jacks


A ladder jack is a tool that rests between the ladder and the wall. It hooks onto the ladder and consists of a flat section that is meant to hold a board or piece of metal. By placing another ladder and ladder jack several feet down from the first one, you can set up makeshift scaffolding.


20-inch Ladder Jacks


Ladder jacks are measured based on how far they project the ladder from the wall. A 20-inch ladder jack pushes the ladder out 20 inches, leaving a big enough gap to hold a very wide board or piece of metal. The larger the gap, the safer the scaffolding will be because there is more space to walk around on.


14-Inch Ladder Jacks


A 14-inch ladder jack only pushes the ladder up a little over a foot, so there isn't as much room on the scaffolding as you would have with a larger jack. The smaller jack is better for smaller projects, where less scaffolding is needed.









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