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LadderPort™ - the Safer, Less Expensive Alternative To Vertical Ladders

December 26, 2022

LadderPort™, the inexpensive permanent building mounted extension ladder receiver, securely holds the ladder in place. Hooks secure the ladder while side plates prevent it from moving left or right. The solid metal grab bars enable the technician to climb up and down a portable extension ladder comfortably and safely.

The benefits of LadderPort™ include:

  • Meets OSHA Regulation 1926.1053(b)(1)
  • Eliminates fear of climbing on and off the roof
  • Safe and reliable – even in ice and snow
  • Keeps contractors from tramping through your building with materials to reach an interior roof hatch
  • Different models available to protect gutters and building exterior
  • Eliminates vandals and children from using permanently mounted ladders
  • Reduces liability & lowers the risk of being sued due to a fall
  • Made in the USA

LadderPort™ - the Safer, Less Expensive Alternative To Vertical Ladders

LADDERPORT™ TYPE 1* - STANDARD FLUSH MOUNT

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First choice in comfortable safety when the building has a flat, strong wall and a simple flashing detail. This model accommodates a fascia board to 6″ below the top of the roof edge flashing.

  • Designed for Use on a Flat Wall
  • LadderPort™ shall be of welded steel construction
  • Powder coated for lasting durability, available in safety yellow and dark brown
  • Hand stops on top of handrails shall be included
  • Grab rails shall meet OSHA requirements for height and clearance
  • LadderPort™ shall be mounted to building in an architect approved manner utilizing ½” steel threaded rod with back plates or other architect approved fastening system

LADDERPORT™ TYPE 2* - GUTTER SAVER

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Protect your gutters from the harm of an extension ladder. Use this model when a gutter up to 8″ wide by 8″ tall is present. This model must be attached to a strong wall.

  • Designed to Provide Clearance for Commercial Gutters up to 8"x8"
  • LadderPort™ shall be of welded steel construction
  • Powder coated for lasting durability, available in safety yellow and dark brown
  • Hand stops on top of handrails shall be included
  • Grab rails shall meet OSHA requirements for height and clearance
  • LadderPort™ shall be mounted to building in an architect approved manner utilizing ½” steel threaded rod with back plates or other architect approved fastening system

LADDERPORT™ TYPE 3* - ADJUSTABLE

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Select this model when the wall has crown or decorative detail at top flashing. Its telescoping lower attach points easily adjust & attach to a strong wall, such as masonry (block/brick), providing a stable unit. Drill bit & ss steel hardware. Included for adjusting the telescoping lower attach points.

  • Designed for Use with Cornice Detail
  • LadderPort™ shall be of welded steel construction
  • Powder coated for lasting durability, available in safety yellow and dark brown
  • Hand stops on top of handrails shall be included.
  • Grab rails shall meet OSHA requirements for height and clearance
  • Shall be securely fastened to wood nailer or other suitable structural member at top of cornice and shall also be set level and lower mounting stand offs shall be cut and drilled in accordance with included instructions for proper length
  • Bottom support shall be securely fastened to masonry construction utilizing ½” steel threaded rod and back plates or other architect approved fastening system

LADDERPORT™ TYPE 4* - PREFAB METAL BLDGS

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Meets the requirements of pre-engineered metal buildings with its adjustable attach points at bottom & top legs. Use where there is no easy method of attaching to the roofline. Bolting to a 3” X 3” angle frame secured to the girth inside the building recommended.

  • Designed for Use on a Flat Wall
  • LadderPort™ shall be of welded steel construction
  • Powder coated for lasting durability, available in safety yellow and dark brown
  • Hand stops on top of handrails shall be included.
  • Grab rails shall meet OSHA requirements for height and clearance
  • LadderPort™ shall be mounted to building in an architect approved manner utilizing ½” steel threaded rod with back plates or other architect approved fastening system

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Company: LadderPort

Product: LadderPort™Receiver

Source: https://ladder-port.com/catalog/



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