FAQs

Putnam Rolling Ladder began in 1905 and has become a leader for the rolling ladder industry. Learn more about Putnam Rolling Ladder here.

Putnam’s Classic No. 1, Quiet Glide, LOG, and ALTA collections are designed and manufactured in the US and assembled in Wisconsin.

Putnam Rolling Ladder offers both wood and metal rolling ladder options.

A variety of wood species are available in our Classic No. 1, Quiet Glide and Meadow Lane collections.

LOG ladders are available in custom heights and widths. Learn more about our LOG Ladder here.

Quiet Glide offers the aesthetics of a vintage library ladder but with the quiet roller technology of today. Quiet Glide also offers braking wheels.

Take our Style Quiz to find the best match for you.

The Meadow Lane Hook Ladder offers simplistic beauty at an attractive price. Available in two ladder lengths, four hardware finishes, and two wood species, the Meadow Lane Hook Ladder keeps choices simple! Find the options here.

Classic No. 1, Quiet Glide, and ALTA offer an option for your ladder to always stay on the track or be removed. Meadow Lane features a hook, and LOG features our Stationary Mounting Brackets. All ladders can move between 'stored' or 'climbing' position. Quiet Glide and ALTA also have the option for a braking wheel for added stability.

Rolling ladders are designed to roll on hard floor surfaces, but should function on most carpeting. You may have difficutly rolling the ladder across plush or shag carpeting/rugs.

While the ladders cannot be physically locked onto the track, Quiet Glide and ALTA offer braking wheels that use a spring to lock the wheel which prevents the ladder from moving left or right when a user steps onto the ladder. **(70lbs triggers the brake for the ALTA Ladder) / (approx 125lbs triggers the brake for the Quiet Glide Ladder and can be adjusted down to 70lbs on site)**

All Putnam ladder systems and step ladders have a maximum weight capacity of at least 300 lbs. Specific ladder systems can support higher weights, as detailed below:

Putnam Step Ladders (Painter, Pivot, Step Stool) and Putnam Log Ladder: Supports up to 600 lbs.

Putnam Quiet Glide and Alta Ladder Systems: Supports up to 500 lbs.

Putnam Classic #1 and Meadow Lane Ladder Systems: Supports up to 300 lbs.

The standard climbing position is about 12° from the wall.

Several factors come into play when choosing the best ladder for your space including: use of ladder, ceiling height & measurement from floor to where track will be mounted. You can design and see specs for your ladder here.

You can design and see specs for your ladder here.

Yes, our ladders are easy to install and come with instructions.  We’ve sold thousands of ladders and our customers vary from DIY individuals to Contractors and Designers.

Design your dream ladder here.

Each ladder line varies, create a quote for your ladder here.

We value our customers and the product we sell. Our Customer Service Experts can be connected with at https://putnamrollingladder.com/contact-us/ or call 800-882-0009

Our Customer Service Experts can be connected with at https://putnamrollingladder.com/contact-us/ or call 800-882-0009