Wednesday, March 26, 2014

The Fiberglass Extension Ladder Gets You Where You Need To Get

By Linda Cantrell


All of the building trades as well as service companies all over the country need the help that is offered by a ladder. Many will use a simple A frame, however, necessity requires the use of an extension ladder in a large percentage of tasks. There are many of these of all sizes and lengths, however, the most popular type is the fiberglass extension ladder.

All of the many different materials that are used in the manufacture of these ladders will provide the strength and stability that is needed. This is true whether the unit is a wood, aluminum or some extruded plastic models. The main purpose of the fiberglass ones are very important and that is why all electricians use this type more than any other.

Using that A frame in the middle of the room or construction site is appropriate. That is unless the heights at which you are using it is higher than about 10 or 12 feet. It becomes unsteady and something else has to be used. This is especially true when dealing with elements needing to be done on the walls or the roof. An extension ladder is the only way to deal with this and fiberglass is also the safest material for it as well.

One of the things to consider, when thinking about what ladders to use, is the regulations on usability of A frames. The top two steps are not to be used and that restricts the use of the entire length. Extension ladders are the better equipment and more stable to allow the use of all rungs on the entire length.

Every type and model of extendable ladders are used in all of the trades. These can be used for reaching the roof, up the sides of houses and in all construction sites regardless of the facility that is being built. They are also used as maintenance equipment when changing light bulbs, repairing damage on walls and ceilings and installing new fixtures.

The biggest draw for a ladder made from fiberglass is that it does not conduct electricity. Metal ladders and even wet wood ones will conduct this dangerous power source and cause injury to those working on them. Electricians know and use these and recommend them to other trades who work around their electrical lines.

All of the material that goes into the formulation of fiberglass material is compounded in a factory. It is then extruded into the shapes that are needed to create the item. It is the insulating characteristics that is melded into these extending ladders that make them valuable. The climber should still be careful and not expose themselves to live wires unless they know what they are doing.

When using an extension ladder, fiberglass or others, the section that will be the extension is firmly held by tracks in the back. The rope, pulled through a pulley on top, will lift that section to the height you need. It is then clasped over one of the rungs and held tight. Not needing more expensive lifting mechanisms will save you money and get the job done faster.




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