Frame pools are seasonal structures, installed when hot weather arrives. The main positive advantage of such structures is:

Today, seasonal collapsible pools from Intex and Bestway are considered the best in terms of quality and price in Russia.

Annoying surprises when using frame pools

As practice shows, the quality of components for frame pools leaves much to be desired and after a fairly short time they have to be changed. The pump included in the filtration system simply cannot cope even with the declared volume.

Thus, for the normal functioning of the purification (filtration) system, you will have to spend money on a more powerful pump. Pool ladders, although they are distinguished by their pleasant appearance, are rather flimsy and unreliable. With frequent use, factory ladders from Intex and Bestway simply break.

Ladder for frame pools Intex

The ladder to the pool must be selected according to the height of the pool side. Intex offers a wide range of these pool accessories. The height of which starts from 76 to 132 centimeters. The most popular (sold) models of frame pools for the height of the assembled sides are considered to be structures with heights of 76, 100 and 107 centimeters with ladders included in their delivery.

They are made of materials High Quality, which, alas, does not relieve their breakdowns. All ladders presented are easy to assemble and install. For more convenient storage in the off-season, they are disassembled into parts.

Diy ladder for a frame pool

The best option in case of failure of stairs for a seasonal pool on a frame basis with a height of 76 (100) cm is to make its wooden counterpart with your own hands. The advantage of such a ladder is the ability to use it for any work around the house or suburban area... To make such a structure, you will need:

• bar section 50 by 120 mm;
• board for steps 30 x 120 mm;
• moisture resistant plywood (for the upper platform) 12 - 15 mm thick;
• wood screws of various lengths;
• metal corners and plates;
• drill (screwdriver);
• jigsaw (hacksaw);
• roulette;
• sandpaper (sander);
• water-repellent, anti-corrosion primer and paint;
• brushes.

You can make a drawing with your own hands, taking as a sample a metal factory staircase, which is available in almost every house.

Having decided on the height of the structure, we proceed to work on the manufacture of a homemade ladder for a pool with a height of 100 cm:

1. We cut the details of the steps and racks according to the calculated dimensions.
2. We collect two identical ladders. We fix the steps to the end of the timber, supporting the bottom with a corner for reliability.
3. We cut the connecting plates from the plates and fasten them under the upper platform with an obligatory overlap on the ends of the side posts, thereby uniting the two ladders into one.
4. We install the previously prepared upper platform and also fix it with metal corners to give strength.
5. We fasten the stops on the lower parts of the side struts, which ensure stability and prevent falling into the soil soft from moisture.
6. We clean the burrs on the metal joints with a file.
7. We process the parts with sandpaper, followed by their grinding.
8. We cover with water and anti-fungal protective impregnations.
9. We paint in 2 layers.

A do-it-yourself pool ladder is often made of wood. However, in terms of strength and durability, metal structures benefit. The peculiarity of the frame non-buried pool is the boards that rise above the ground level. For such fonts, double-sided stepladders are better suited, allowing you to climb when entering and exiting the bowl.

Pool Ladder Requirements

The staircase for the hot tub was created with one goal in mind - to provide convenient, safe entry and exit from the water. Decorative design is similarly an equally important link.

The structure acts as an element of the pool design. When making pool ladders, both of these factors are taken as a basis. In addition, other requirements are imposed on the product:

1. Increased strength. The flight of stairs must support the weight of a person, not bend under it.
2. Secure fit. The ladder is fastened with flanges or embedded elements. There should be rubber stops on the legs of the ladders.
3. Correct installation. The entrance is always located on the lightest side of the pool.

Ladders for children's and adult pools differ in size, which is associated with the growth of vacationers. Structures are designed for a specific weight. These parameters must be taken into account if a project is being drawn up with your own hands.

What are ladders for outdoor pools made of?

The elements of the entrance to the pool are produced in production and do it yourself. The place of manufacture often depends on what material the structure is made of.

Wood is not considered the best material. Firstly, the tree quickly disappears in dampness. Secondly, with rotting wood, the instability of the structure increases, the danger of rupture of steps. For these reasons, manufacturers do not use wood. This material is popular among DIY enthusiasts. For the pool, they collect attached flights of stairs with a platform.

Advice! To extend the service life of the structure, the wood is coated with protective impregnations, painted or varnished.

Stainless steel pipes or aluminum profiles - best material for stairs. All manufacturers use it. The finished product is durable, corrosion-resistant, looks aesthetically pleasing, and has a long service life. Such a ladder is almost impossible to shatter.

When assembling with their own hands, craftsmen often use ferrous metal pipes. Their disadvantage is their susceptibility to corrosion. Coloring only slows down the process for a short time.

Polypropylene pipes are rarely used for the manufacture of stairs. Plastic does not withstand heavy loads. This design can be assembled for a kid for a children's pool. Sometimes metal rods are inserted into the tubes for strength.

Pool ladder dimensions

For frame pools, double-sided ladders are in demand. Before starting production, a drawing is drawn up with an indication of all dimensions. The parameters depend on the age for which the structure is designed. Step steps for stairs to the pool make 35-40 cm for an adult, 25 cm for children. The width of the structure remains unchanged for any age, from 50 to 70 cm.With such parameters, the step-ladder turns out to be stable, allows you to move freely along it.

To determine the height of the ladder, measure the distance from the bottom of the font to the upper point of the side, add a margin of 30 to 40 cm. For optimal structural strength, you need to choose the optimal size of the tubes. Their diameter cannot be less than 40 mm. The parameters of other additional elements are selected empirically. For example, handrails are adjusted to fit the height of people so that it is comfortable to hold on. If desired, the ladder is equipped with a platform, the size of which depends on personal preference.

Pool Ladder Drawings

How to make a ladder for the pool with your own hands

After developing the project, you can start manufacturing the structure. At this stage, it is already necessary to decide on the material, calculate all the dimensions, find a way to install it on the pool.

In the video, an example of a ladder for the pool:

DIY pool ladder made of wood

Wood is considered one of the cheapest and most affordable materials. The tree lends itself well to processing, does not require welding. It is optimal to make a ladder for frame pool do it yourself in the form of an attached ladder with an upper platform. The height of a street frame font usually varies from 76 to 100 cm. Based on these parameters, the material is prepared for assembly.

For supports, boards are prepared with a section of 50x120 mm. You can use a bar. The steps are made from a board with a section of 30x120 mm. It is better to cut the site with your own hands from moisture-resistant multi-layer plywood. To fix all the elements, you will need self-tapping screws, mounting corners. A standard set is prepared from the tool: a saw, a screwdriver, a tape measure, a grinder or sandpaper.

Assemble a ladder for the pool with a platform in the following order:

1. Blanks for the base of the staircase are cut from the timber. There should be two of them alike. One part of the march will stand near the pool, and the other in the water. A frame is assembled from the blanks. Triangles cut from the board are attached to the inclined beam. The elements are placed strictly opposite each other so that parallel strings are obtained.
2. Blanks for steps are cut from the board. Details are attached to the triangles of the stringers. Each element is reinforced with a mounting bracket.
   
   
3. When the two parts of the staircase are ready, they are connected at the top with overlays from the board. Wide mounting corners are placed under them, because a platform will be located here, on which a large load will be applied.
4. A fragment of the desired size is cut out of plywood. Usually it is made in a rectangular shape. Plywood is attached to the linings. The site is ready.
5. So that the flight of stairs is stable, does not sink into the ground under the weight of a person, the lower part of the legs is connected with jumpers. They form a kind of emphasis on the ground and stiffening ribs.
   
   
6. The finished structure is thoroughly ground. In places inaccessible to the grinder, sandpaper is used. The wood is well impregnated with solutions that protect against fungus and moisture.
   
   
7. Additional protection from moisture and aesthetics of the product is given by painting. To make the entrance to the pool look beautiful, the self-assembled structure is opened with varnish. You can use wood stain to emphasize the natural beauty of the wood.
   
   

The staircase to the pool is ready. If desired, you can upgrade it yourself. If the sides are sewn up on the outer part of the structure, then a niche will form under the steps, where the inventory for the pool maintenance is stored.

Do-it-yourself pool ladder from a stepladder

It is easier not to make a metal ladder from scratch, but to remake a ladder. The design feature is that it already consists of two parts, and this is ideal for a frame outdoor pool. According to the standard, the steps of step-ladders are made of 8 cm wide slats. They are comfortable for the feet, do not press even when walking barefoot.

There are two ways to remake a ladder with your own hands. If the walls of the pool are strong, a ladder is made. The stepladder is cut to the desired height at an angle of 25 °, as shown in the photo. The cut points are sharp. So that they do not damage the walls of the pool, they are closed with homemade plugs cut from rubber 1 cm thick.

Advice! It is best to use a rubberized fabric for the plugs.

The ladder is leaned against the outside of the bowl. So that it does not slide out, a depression is made under the legs up to 20 cm. From the inside of the pool, you can lean a similar structure. However, due to the lack of a groove at the bottom for an abutment, it is able to move out.

The staircase will turn out more reliable if the step-ladder is remade according to the second method. At the structure, only the legs are shortened if necessary. At the step-ladder installed across the side of the pool, its native platform should rise from the top of the fence by 30-40 cm. From the outside, under the legs, they similarly make stops in the form of recesses with their own hands. The upper handle of the stepladder is cut in the shape of an arc. The cut point is closed with plugs.

The disadvantage of a stepladder is that there are steps on one side only. To get out of the pool, you will have to weld the steps on the second side yourself. The design is more complicated, but more reliable in terms of stability.

DIY stainless steel pool ladder

If you have a welding machine and experience with it, then the ladder to the pool can be welded in any configuration. It is better to take a stainless steel profile from the material. First, 4 long blanks for the racks are cut off with a grinder. From them and the lintels, two ladders of the same size are welded. From above, they are connected with two more jumpers to form a pyramid that resembles a stepladder in an unfolded state.

Arcuate handles are welded from pieces of a round pipe and branches. Attach the handrails to the upper lintels. The pad is sewn up with a rectangular sheet of corrugated iron. All welding joints are cleaned with a grinder or grinder. From the bottom, rubber plugs are placed on the legs to prevent damage to the bottom of the pool. If desired, the stainless steel structure can be painted.

Features of the manufacture of stairs for inflatable pools

Externally, the ladders for inflatable bowls are similar to ordinary stepladders. One side of it rests on the outside on the ground, and the other inside the pool against the bottom. For children's shallow inflatable fonts, manufacturers sometimes provide slide-like ladders. They are similarly made inflatable.

There are stairs for inflatable pools with removable plastic steps, a height adjustment mechanism, with or without railings, as well as with or without a platform.

If they make a homemade ladder for an inflatable pool, then there should be no dangerous nodes on it that can damage the bowl. A design made of polypropylene pipes if the hot tub is designed for children.

How to install a ladder to the pool

A feature of the installation of the staircase entrance to the pool is the reliable fixation of the structure. This can be done with flanges or using embedded elements.

The flange mount is unable to withstand heavy loads. This installation of a ladder to the pool is suitable if children or non-obese people will walk on it. Flanges allow, if necessary, to rearrange the flight of stairs to another place.

To carry out the installation with your own hands, the ladder is leaned against the pool, put in its permanent place. Flanges are put on the legs, the places of drilling for the mounting holes are marked. It is important here that there is a solid foundation, such as concrete or wood. Plastic dowels are inserted inside the holes, the flanges are screwed in with stainless steel threaded bolts.

The second do-it-yourself installation option is the most reliable, suitable for all pool options. Embedded elements (hooves) are used as fasteners. They are embedded in the concrete floor at the stage of pouring it. If this is not done, you will have to select indentations under the hooves with a puncher. Mortgages are installed flush with the plane of the font bypass path. After installing the ladder on the hooves, you first need to walk on it so that the structure aligns, finds its place. Only then are the legs of the metal ladder welded to the embedded elements. The disadvantage of installation is the inability to rearrange the structure to another place. If necessary, it will have to be cut off, and in a new place, the hooves will be embedded again.

How to strengthen the ladder for a frame pool

More often than not, gains require steps. For this, auxiliary corners or bars are placed at the junction of the support with the strips. In wooden stairs, grooves are cut out on the supports and steps are inserted into them. If the structure is wobbly, additional jibs and spacers between the struts will give strength.

How to paint a pool ladder

Once the frame pool ladder has been assembled, it needs to be painted. Decorative processing will protect the structure from harmful effects moisture, will give it aesthetics.

Metal painting requires zinc primer, degreasing solution and paint. It is optimal to use enamel in cylinders as the last material. In extreme cases, they can be applied from a spray gun. The metal surface is first rubbed with sandpaper, degreased with a solution. The next step is to apply the soil. When it dries, cover all areas with paint in even layers.

Preparation for painting a wooden structure similarly begins with sanding with sandpaper. To protect wood from grinder beetles, moisture, mold, it is treated with an antiseptic. After drying, use a varnish based on alcohol, alkyd, formaldehyde or nitrocellulose. Varnishes are transparent and colored. Choose at your own discretion. You can use a clear varnish, having previously painted the wood with a stain. For application, use a paint brush.

Conclusion

Do-it-yourself pool ladder is beneficial in that the product can be given an exclusive look. However, at each stage of creation, it is important to remember the strength of the structure.

Any pool requires a ladder. Frame or stationary. Even in an inflatable one: not everyone can or wants to roll over the board. If the height is small, and you can easily step over it, you can do without this accessory, but there are not many such small bowls. If the height is 70 cm or more, it will be difficult to get in and out. Therefore, in this case, we select a suitable ladder.

Ladders are available for stationary or frame pools. They differ constructively.

For frame and inflatable pools

Ladders to a frame or inflatable pool have steps on both sides

Portable models with steps on both sides are placed in the frame pool. The number of steps and their width may differ - they are installed with different steps. Choose based on the height of the bathers. If there are children, you need to take a small step so that they are comfortable and safe. If there are no children, the steps can be set at a considerable distance: it is more convenient for adults to raise their legs a little higher than to mince.

Sometimes for frame and inflatable pools, the steps on the stairs are made removable, made of reinforced plastic. Their surface is anti-slip. There are models with or without railings. From a safety point of view, handrails are preferable, but the cost of such modifications is higher. There are also models with or without an upper platform (with a platform - it is more convenient)

Some stairs have the ability to adjust the height, which is certainly convenient: the pool can be replaced after a few seasons, and you won't have to buy a new accessory.

The uprights can be made of aluminum or stainless steel. To protect the bottom, special plastic pads are put on them. There is also such a parameter as Weight Limit which they can withstand. So even ladders for frame or inflatable pool it is not so easy to choose.

For stationary bowls

For capital concrete or brick pools, stairs are made of stainless steel. They differ in design - there are steps only on one side. The step of steps for the same depth may be different, choose the one that seems most suitable to you.

In some, the upper edge is attached to the side of the pool, in others - to the floor over the side. But since the types of drainage provide for a different design of the sides, the racks on the stairs are located at different distances. Widely spaced racks are used for overflow models, narrower ones for skimmer models. There are modifications that are attached directly to the wall. The bottom edge in any model is not fixed, but rests against the bottom or wall. To avoid damage to tiles or mosaics, rubber pads are installed on the lower posts.

Ladders for pools differ in the way of fastening. There are options with embedded parts. They are installed during the construction of the bowl. They are fixed more thoroughly, therefore they have increased reliability. When installing models without embedded parts, you need to use reliable fasteners and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

There are models of stairs with a simplified entrance to the pool - they have a slope, therefore they should be taken into account when planning. It - great option for older people and children: a gentle descent requires less effort.

The material from which these accessories are made is polished stainless steel. But since it is slippery in water, plastic anti-slip pads are often put on the steps.

Pool handrails

To make it easier to go down or go up, handrails are mounted on the sides near the stairs. They are not always there: you can stick to the steps. But with such a device, bathing is safer and more comfortable.

The railing is always installed if the descent into the pool is made in the form of a Roman staircase and is an integral part of the bowl. They serve as support and guarantee security. Sometimes they are installed around the perimeter, especially in deep pools: you can rest with your hands.

Handrails are necessary if the descent into the pool is made in the form of a Roman staircase, it is a good idea to install them around the perimeter - you can rest by holding on to

DIY pool ladder

The most common material for crafts in our country is wood. Ladders for swimming pools are also made from it. It is not difficult even for a beginner to work with wood with your own hands: the designs are very simple.

Small wooden platform ladder

The photo shows one of the attached models for a frame or inflatable pool. If necessary, it can be made higher.

First, draw a drawing on which you designate the dimensions, cut the blanks according to them. All boards are treated with antifungal impregnation, drying oil or wax. Then you collect it for self-cutting. It is better to drill holes for fasteners so that the wood is guaranteed not to split. For strength with back side everything is also held together by metal plates.

Do-it-yourself pool ladder, trim and sandpaper. First with medium, then - with fine grain. Then, if desired, you can cover it with a stain, and then varnish. It is better if it has water-repellent qualities (yacht varnishes).

Two-sided ladder made of wood

There is a model of a double-sided staircase made of wood. It is also easy to do it yourself. For side racks, a 40 * 120 mm or 50 * 120 mm board is used. For degrees, you can use pieces of the same board, or slightly thinner, but at least 30 mm. The upper platform can be made from the same planks, or a piece of thick waterproof plywood.

The main thing in this model is the side plates made of metal plates, which ensure the rigidity and reliability of the structure. You can cut them out of galvanized iron. Please note that the overlays go over the ends of the side struts and are also attached under the upper platform. To do this, the sheet is bent at an angle of 90 ° in the right places, then they are attached both to the face of the boards and to the ends. You can use screws or nails - whoever is used to working with what.

Enough great attention pay to seal the edges of the plate - they can be sharp. Either work them up with a file, or wrap them a little inward so that the edges abut against the wood.

The steps are attached through the rack to the end of the bar. Bottom are fixed with metal corners. You can use pieces of wooden planks for fixing, but appearance then it will be a little worse.

To increase safety, handrails are attached to the sides of the drain. They are attached with metal strips that prevent the slats from swaying and cracking under load.

So that the ladder stands securely on any ground, stop strips are nailed below. They protrude beyond the edges of the side ladder posts, adding stability. They are fastened with nails through and through to the end of the racks, then additionally - with metal corners (two for each rack).

Since you will grasp the rungs and racks of the stairs with your hands, great attention must be paid to surface treatment. Work carefully with a medium grain sandpaper until the surface is smooth, without protruding corners. Then sand it no less carefully with fine sandpaper.

The last stage is antifungal impregnation and painting. You choose the impregnation taking into account the fact that the wood will be in conditions of high humidity. The best option is impregnation for baths and saunas: protection at the level, minimum harmful emissions.

Cover with stain as desired. Owl: do not use stains with varnish - they are difficult to apply on soft rocks. And ladders for pools with their own hands are made mainly of pine and spruce, which are soft. The final finish is most often the application of a layer of varnish. It is desirable to take these compositions with water-repellent properties. The most reliable are yachts. They resist the damaging effects of water for a long time, while the surface looks great.

Brick and concrete stairs

For those who are more friends with bricks, mortar and trowel, and the pool is lined with bricks, a different type of staircase is suitable. Her photo is located below. These are three semicircles of decreasing diameters, located one above the other. Their top is trimmed with tiles. The main thing is to choose non-slip tiles.

The same staircase can be made of concrete - you will need to fill the levels one by one. To make the process go faster, add a plasticizer to the solution, which accelerates the setting.

DIY pool ladder depends on the volume, design of the bowl and your capabilities.

A ladder for a pool with your own hands can be installed, as well as for permanent ones. What is the best way to make a staircase?Let's consider each option separately, their pros and cons.

ADVICE!The most suitable place to install a ladder is the most illuminated. A bright spot makes it easy to climb and descend slippery steps.

Make the pool ladder possible from different materials:

• stone,
• concrete,
• wooden,
• metal,
• plastic.

Stone staircase

Is stationary and usually fits with outside pool bowls, stone staircase looks very beautiful and will decorate any pool. But if you build a stone staircase inside the bowl, then over time pool steps will be covered with bloom, will slip and pose a danger to vacationers.

ADVICE!To ensure safety, handrails made of stainless steel or aluminum must be installed on the sides, and the steps themselves are finished with plates with anti-slip notches.

Concrete stairs

Since it is covered with finishing materials suitable for finishing steps. It has an anti-slip surface, a wide step ledge and can serve not only as a descent, but also as a place to rest. The downside is that often the concrete structure takes up a lot of space and is not suitable for small pools.

ADVICE!Approximate proportions for concrete mix: proportions of concrete M20 1 × 2.8 × 4.8 (cement, sand, crushed stone.). Water is added based on the specific situation.

Wooden ladder

As well as a stone one, it is often built for the protruding sides of the pool from the outside. But there are exceptions if the wood is coated with a special varnish for floating ships. In this case, the tree is able to withstand constant exposure to water and not rot. Unlike the stone one, the wooden one is portable and can be removed at unwanted times.

ADVICE!To reduce the effect of water on wood, it is best to treat the structure with special impregnations that prevent decay, or water-repellent paint.

Metal ladder

For both large and small pools. Installation of stairs to the pool can be attached to the bowl, or can be mounted. They are made of alloy steel and black steel and have anti-corrosion properties. This ladder is easy to maintain and affordable.

IMPORTANT!During operation, low-quality metal will begin to rust. Before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with its composition. The more nickel is in the composition, the more reliable and durable the metal is.

Plastic steps

The easiest and cheapest option. This is the stepladder commonly used for frame pools. There is an option to assemble a ladder from polypropylene pipes with your own hands. A similar ladder can also be installed in any recessed bowl. Its disadvantage is the instability of the structure and is not intended for people with large weight.

Types of ladder structures

• Roman are divided into stationary and attached.

Stationary ladders are laid immediately when the pool bowl is poured. They can have a different appearance, but the size according to GOST must be observed. Namely, the angle of inclination should not exceed 30-45 degrees. Or the stairs will be too steep and traumatic. And width steps for stairs to the pool should be the size of an adult's foot or wider. If this is a design for a children's pool, then ideally the width should correspond to the size of the child's foot. Roman side steps are ready-made steps with or without railings, which are easy and simple to install in the pool bowl.

A Roman staircase is the best option for a fixed pool without sides. Its steps are often rounded, and the descent into the water is smooth and pleasant. You can also use a metal ladder that only has steps on one side. It is attached to the board.

• Metal attachments have a wide selection in the market.

They represent all kinds of designs with a pair or several steps, depending on the depth of the pool. Have different kinds attachments to the sides, wall and floor of the bowl. For flanges and embedded parts. A more reliable option is the installation of a chrome ladder even during the decoration of the pool.

• Stepladder stairs

They can be plastic and metal, stationary and portable. Naturally, the advantage of a stationary metal ladder is on the face. But it is desirable that it was an indoor pool, since despite the anti-corrosion weather conditions, over time, the stairs will look obscene. As for plastic, it is a lightweight prefabricated structure made of plastic pipes, it can be easily assembled with your own hands during the operation of the frame pool. These stairs are double-sided, which is another plus.

Making stone steps

Since a staircase made of stone is installed as a rise to the pool bowl, there should be no problems with its installation. The main thing is to have a bottle or pebble at hand. For pebbles, it is advisable to make a shape from a reinforced mesh. The stones are stacked on top of each other, so that they take shape steps for the stairs to the pool ... And they are attached to each other using cement mortar.

Making concrete steps

The concrete staircase is assembled after the complete fabrication of the pool bowl. The shape of the future staircase is created using metal fittings and plywood. She bends easily taking required view... You can put together the formwork for the future stairs from the boards. After the frame has been erected, the form is poured. To prevent cracking of concrete in the heat, it is watered daily with water until the material is completely dry.

Making steps from wood

DIY wooden ladder for the pool represents a stepladder. It is made of 60x40 beams and sturdy planks of solid wood for steps and an upper platform for easy entry into the water. the main task such a ladder is stability and mobility. The steps are fixed in the grooves of the bars, and are fixed with metal rods for reliability. The wooden stairs are well sanded so that the wood becomes smooth and covered with wood stain and varnish. To minimize the impact of water on the material, it is advisable to lay rubberized mats on the steps.

Making steps from metal

There are a lot of options for chrome-plated stairs, both in external design and in functionality, you can buy ready-made ones. And you can do it yourself with the help of a welding machine and metal. Choose a suitable drawing, measure the parts and weld to each other. Parts can also be fastened with galvanized bolts. Typically, such a ladder looks like a stepladder. The metal is treated with anti-corrosion agents. The steps are covered with anti-slip material. A rubber pad is put on each leg of the metal ladder to prevent damage to the bowl lining. Such a ladder will be reliable and will be able to withstand heavy loads.

Minimum cost ladders for the pool made of stainless steel - 5,000 rubles.

Making steps from plastic

The simplest option, which is bought ready-made and assembled according to the instructions.

The minimum cost of a ladder for a plastic pool is 1 800 rubles.

Output

Whichever ladder you choose, it must be reliable and safe in the first place. It will be convenient and pleasant to use such a ladder for more than one year. Even if it is stationary. By the way, a portable wooden or metal ladder, in winter period, can serve as an excellent stand for flowers in the winter garden!