Thursday, September 18, 2008

Ladder Truck in Action.  Village Inn Bar and Dance Hall Fire 08/22/04.   Photo #28

Extension Ladders
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From my experience from using many brands and makes of extention ladders I will give you a consumer report review for home owners.
The best buy for 20' or more is an aluminum extention ladder, if you're just buying a short 16' I recommend fiberglass.
Unless you are going to use a ladder every day it is dollar foolish to spend the extra money for fiberglass. Plus, if you have ever picked up a fiberglass ladder you know how heavy thet get over 30'. I have never had a problem using aluminum extention ladders and you will use them a lot less than a step ladder. If you are working around electricity a lot then you should purchase fiberglass, wood conducts elect. if it's wet.
I prefer fiberglass for l6' extention ladders, because they are not too heavy and they are sturdy.

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