Does Putnam offer trade/designer discounts?
No, the ladders are already set at wholesale pricing. Discounts are based on volume and frequency.
Do hook ladders still roll?
Yes, the wheels at the bottom allow the ladders to move, but the ladder will slide on the rail rather than roll.
How long does it take to manufacture a custom made rolling ladder?
The average lead time is 6 weeks
Some wood species take longer to acquire, especially those in longer sizes.
What about Freight charges?
Freight will be included in your quote once you submit a quote request.
Freight is normally estimated at $250.00 anywhere in the continental United States.
How are the ladder charges assessed?
We require the full order total up-front. These are custom-made products that require payment before fabrication and shipment.
Do you send out samples?
Yes, we can send out samples of our hardware finish options free of charge. We do not provide wood species samples.
What woods do you manufacture your rolling ladder out of?
We use:
- Red Oak
- Superior Alder
- Ash
- Natural Birch
- Cherry
- Hickory
- Maple
- Clear Pine
- African Mahogany
- Black Walnut
- White Oak
- Quarter-Sawn White Oak
What hardware finishes do you offer?
Black, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Antique Brass, Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Nickel, and Satin Brass.
Who else, that I may know, already owns a Putnam Rolling Ladder?
Former President George Bush and Mrs. Bush for their home in Crawford, Texas
Senator Al Gore, of Tennessee
Yoko Ono
Morley Safer, CBS
Diane Von Furstenberg
Mathew Broderick
Former Secretary Labor, Robert B. Reich
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Colbert
David Harbour (Cop from Stranger Things)
Where might I see a Putnam Rolling Ladder?
- Foot Locker (in the storage area)
- Brooks Brothers
- Verizon Mobile
- House Beautiful Magazine