Fiberglass Ladders - An Alternative To Wooden Or Metal Ladders

Lifting a wooden ladder can be a tiring job, for women especially, so manufacturers being aware of this began designing and producing aluminum and fiberglass ladders. I should point out here that it wasn’t just weight alone that sent manufacturers rushing to design tables, there are definitely other benefits from having fiberglass ladders added to the already hundreds of ladder styles on the market. First of all, with a fiberglass ladder we are able to paint the ladder to any color that may take our fancy – although these ladders are usually painted various colors when we make a purchase. Still, we have that option. A fiberglass ladder is also as strong, if not stronger, than some metal ladders and because of its fiberglass finish won’t rust or corrode if left outside for a few days in rainy weather. These ladders are also ideal when working around power lines or power sockets as fiberglass isn’t a conductor of electricity. Although most fiberglass ladders have aluminum runs, these are insulated from the frame thus preventing the person mounting the ladder from getting an electric shock. Finally, fiberglass is an inherently uniform man-made substance and therefore is able distribute weight evenly, which means no single point of the ladder has extra stress..

One of the many fiberglass ladders retailing today is the $120.00 Louisville 8 Fiberglass Stepladder. This stepladder has a capacity of 250lbs, which means a very heavy person can quite safely climb the runs to the top. The top of the ladder has molded slots for tools and therefore is ideal for general contracting, home maintenance and dry walling. Manufactured with slip resistant rubber feet the Louisville 8 is one of the safest fiberglass ladders on the market. Folding the ladder is a simple operation that makes it easy to store in a garage or placed in an attic.

The stepladder is probably the most common ladder that is used on a daily basis. Electricians, carpenters and air-conditioner/central-heating installers have a stepladder in their work trucks or vans and it is obvious that the stepladder is a valuable tool for these workmen and women. We can find stepladders in schools, factories; stores, warehouses, libraries and even in busy office buildings. Sales of fiberglass ladders continue to increase as more and people opt for fiberglass rather than steel or aluminum. In the old days, people did not have a choice – it was either aluminum or wood, nowadays fiberglass has proved itself to be a stronger material than some other materials used in the construction of ladders and this is more than likely the reason for increasing sales.