What is a Vertical Ladder for a Bunk Bed?
A vertical ladder is a ladder that attaches to a bunk bed vertically and commonly hooks to the upper and lower side rails.
Advantages of Vertical Ladder:
Vertical ladders tend to occupy less space in a bedroom. In addition, this style of ladders does not hinder the function of the under bed drawers or the pull-out trundle bed. Check image below.
( BUNK BED WITH VERTICAL LADDER )
Disadvantages:
Younger kids might not be tall enough to climb this type of ladder.
Slanted Ladder:
(Bunk Bed with Slanted Ladder)
Conclusion:
If space is not an issue in a bedroom and an under bed drawer or trundle are not ordered than a slanted ladder is recommended.
If under bed drawers or trundle bed are to be used than a short vertical ladder is recommended when offered by manufacturer.