I wish to purchase an 8' step ladder as well as a medium length extension ladder. What are the pros and cons of aluminum vs. fiberglass?
2006-11-08 12:34:46 · 15 answers · asked by snorkelsc 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The main advantage of fiberglass ladders is the reduction of electric shock from contact with electric wires. A disadvantage of fiberglass ladders is the tendency of fiberglass to crack. The inverse of this applies to aluminum.
I bought a Little Giant ladder; it is a 300lb rated aluminum ladder with great stability and can function as a 12' step ladder and a 21' extension ladder. It cost me over $400, but after using it for over a year I would not buy any other kind regardless of the price. This is a solid, well-made ladder with great versatility. It also comes in smaller versions; I think the smallest one collapsed takes up only about 5 feet of space.
2006-11-08 12:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I wish to purchase an 8' step ladder as well as a medium length extension ladder. What are the pros and cons of aluminum vs. fiberglass?
2015-08-20 22:25:07 · answer #4 · answered by Germaine 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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If you are going for looks, sleek boat, comfort, sharp flake finish, go with fiberglass if you just like "fishing" go with aluminum. Fiberglass will show scratches, dings, not good to scrape over a log trying to get to a tight fishing spot. Plus they are heavier, will take a truck with at least a V6. Aluminum on the other hand is lighter, does not look as good, has less maintenance, can take more abuse than fiberglass. But an aluminum boat is not as wide as a fiberglass boat, that is my biggest complaint. The width makes a big difference, like women's hips !! wider the better !! Look at a 17' boat, world of difference in the 1'. Good luck & be careful,
2016-04-11 03:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Aluminum is lighter, both last a long time: but if you are working around electrical wirer's Fiberglass is a non-conductor were as Aluminum is a excellent conductor. For painting painters are required to use either wood or fiberglass to avoid being electrocuted. Hope this answers your question.
2006-11-08 12:41:51 · answer #6 · answered by zipper 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the only nice thing about aluminum ladders is that they are light and cheaper but you get what you pay for. an aluminum step isnt bad i guess depending on how much weight will be on it butfor an extension ladder go with fiberglass. I have seen the aluminum ones fold when people were on them! they just arent made to hold much weight although they say there rated for it dont believe everything you read!
2006-11-08 12:40:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Aluminum - lighter, usually less expensive, read the max weight rating and add some poundage.
Fiberglass - Heavier, less wobbly, more expensive usually, again, make sure you check the max weight.
Whatever you choose, don't cheap out. Nothing worse than having a 28 ft ladder fold up on you when you're near the top.
2006-11-08 12:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Rich B 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Both do different jobs I think. It depends on the requirements. The aluminum is for an extension while the fiberglass is a step. I hope this help!!!!
2013-10-08 22:45:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-27 06:43:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋