Step Ladders - Basic Safety Tips

Step ladders, also known as a-frame ladders, are usually short and designed for low-lying to medium areas in the household where a step stool will not do the job. They can help out in basic tasks, but they can also pose a danger if not properly used.

While in earlier years most were made of wood, today they are made out of either steel or high grade plastic. If it is made out of wood, before you use it you should visually inspect it. Wood ladders are prone to decay and rot and can easily break if in disrepair. Check for warping, especially around the feet of the ladder. This can make the ladder wobble and become very unsteady. If that is the case, toss the ladder and buy another made out of a higher quality material.

Before going up this type of ladder, make sure that it is in the fully locked position. Don't just trust the sound of a snap to guide you; visually inspect it. While a second person is not usually needed to use step ladders, it still is a good idea for somebody to know that you are working up top. This is especially true around doorways and other high traffic areas where people go in and out. Make sure the surface is on is even and slip free; move carpets out of the way that could snag or bundle up. And do not let anybody (especially children) go underneath the ladder while working. It's more than bad luck; it's bad safety.

Some contain a platform to hold either tools or a paint jar for painting jobs. Place the paint on the platform, making sure it is fully locked, before going up. Goggles can work wonders here, as a drop of paint in the eye can cause a person to go backwards and fall off. If working on an electrical outlet with a metal one, make sure that the ladder has rubber feet for insulation.

Step ladders have their own difficulties and safety issues, and some of them are more apparent than others. While not as difficult as an extending ladder, they can still pose problems for the unwary. Take the time to explore the issues, plan properly, and you can be just as safe in the air as you are on the ground.

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Roofing Nailer - How to Choose the Best One

If you're trying to decide which roofing nailer to choose, you've come to the right place! But first, let me tell you a little story you might find interesting...

I remember the sick feeling I had as I watched my brand new roofing nailer slide off the roof and smash into the concrete walkway below. Climbing down the ladder to retrieve it, I fully expected to find a bunch of shattered pieces.

It was my first shingle job as a roofing contractor, and I couldn't afford to replace a brand new nail gun.

To my surprise, the roofing nailer was still in one piece. In fact, it barely had a scratch on it. And to my total amazement... It still worked perfectly!

It's moments like that which create the intense loyalty craftsmen have for a certain tool. You could try to sell me another brand until you're blue in the face, but it ain't gonna happen! I'll give up my nail gun when you pry my cold dead fingers off it!

In determining the best roofing nailer to get, you have quite a selection. When I started roofing, twenty-some years ago, there were only a few nailers to compare. Now (if my count is correct), you have a choice of 38 makes and models.

I don't know of anyone who's done a thorough test of every roofing nailer on the market. It's not a typical consumer product that gets a lot of scrutiny.

The best test I've found was done by Mike Guertin, who is a builder and author in Rhode Island. He field-tested 11 of the most popular models on heavyweight shingles, which were laid over 5/8" sheathing in cold weather, as well as more moderate temperatures. That's a good test, because those are tough conditions for a roofing nailer.

Mr. Guertin carefully checked out each roofing nailer to compare the various features. Then he focused on which nailers had the most power, least recoil and fastest speed. Those are some of the main factors which make a tough job a little easier.

Each nail gun had it's strengths and weaknesses, but there was a three-way tie for the best roofing nailer. They were the Bostitch RN46, the Dewalt D51321 and the Hitachi NV45AB2.

I'm not surprised the Hitachi made the cut. It's the nailer of choice for many professional roofers, who like it for its toughness and reliability. Mr. Guertin said you could probably drive an 18-wheeler over this tool and it would still work!

I tend to agree with that, because that's the roofing nailer which survived the fall and... I still use today!

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