How do I keep a ladder from sliding on a deck?
The most reliable way to prevent a ladder from sliding on a deck is to lock the ladder feet between deck boards so they can’t shift in any direction. LadderNest™ brackets are designed specifically for this — they drop between deck boards in seconds, gripping the ladder feet firmly while keeping the deck surface protected underneath. No tools, no setup, no guesswork. It’s the only contractor-grade solution built for this exact problem.
How do I protect composite decking from ladder damage?
Composite decking like Trex, TimberTech, and Azek can scratch and scuff easily under ladder feet — especially when the ladder shifts during use. Rubber ladder feet help but don’t eliminate the risk. LadderNest™ brackets cradle the ladder feet between the boards, so the feet never contact the deck surface directly. The bracket’s smooth contact points distribute the load without gouging or marking the boards.
What is LadderNest™?
LadderNest™ is a patent-pending, contractor-grade ladder stabilizer bracket made from 16-gauge 1018 mild steel. It was designed by a Connecticut roofing and siding contractor who needed a way to keep ladders stable on customer decks without damaging the deck surface. LadderNest brackets are sold in pairs, finished in Safety Yellow powder coat (so you never leave them on a job site), and fit the most common deck board configurations — wood, composite, and PVC. PROTECT YOUR DECK. STABILIZE YOUR LADDER.™
Does LadderNest work on Trex, TimberTech, and Azek decking?
Yes. LadderNest™ is designed for all three major deck board types — wood, composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon), and PVC (Azek, CPVC). It fits boards from 1″ to 1½” thick with a minimum ¼” gap between boards, which covers the vast majority of decks installed across New England and the rest of the country.
What size deck board gap does LadderNest require?
LadderNest™ requires a minimum ¼” gap between deck boards — the standard spacing used during installation of virtually all wood and composite decks. If your deck was installed correctly, LadderNest will fit. It works with boards from 1″ to 1½” in thickness.
Is LadderNest safe to use? Will it tip or shift under load?
LadderNest™ is made from 16-gauge 1018 mild steel — the same contractor-grade material used in structural applications. The bracket is engineered so that the ladder’s weight locks it tighter between the boards as load increases, not looser. It was designed and tested by a working exterior remodeling contractor across real job site conditions including roofing, siding, window, and deck installations.
Does LadderNest work with all ladder types?
LadderNest™ is designed for standard extension ladders and straight ladders — the most common type used by roofing, siding, window, and exterior contractors. It is compatible with ladders from major manufacturers including Werner and Louisville Ladder. Step ladders, platform ladders, and specialty ladders with non-standard foot configurations may not be compatible.
How do I use LadderNest?
No tools required. Drop one bracket between deck boards at each ladder foot position, set your ladder feet into the brackets, and you’re ready to work. The whole setup takes under 30 seconds. When you’re done, pull the brackets out and toss them in your truck — the Safety Yellow finish makes them impossible to miss. Sold in pairs (one pair = one ladder setup).
Where can I buy LadderNest™?
LadderNest™ is available direct from the manufacturer at LadderNestPro.com. Wholesale distribution through regional building materials distributors in Connecticut and New England is expanding — check the Where to Buy page for current availability. Sold in pairs.
Where is LadderNest made?
LadderNest™ was invented, designed, and is sold by LadderNest LLC, based in Shelton, Connecticut.