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What Uses A Fiberglass Extension Ladder Can Be Put To

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.

These ladders are made from many different materials, Wood is a common one for construction companies just starting out on a budget. These are subject to rot and molds as well as being easier to break or crack. These do not protect electricians from a very dangerous element in construction as fiberglass ones will. They are also quite heavy and will get even heavier if left out in the rain or when contaminated with other liquids lying around the site.

Using an A frame in the center of the room is something that most trades will do. It does not need anything upon which to lean and can be made safe all on its own. It does not, however, have the safety measures that make it a comfortable place to work when the heights get above 10 or 12 feet. The extending type ladder does have this ability.

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 extension ladder, regardless of type, model or material is used on all construction sites. Some of each can be found and, in many, fiberglass is the choice of most subcontractors. These flexible tools can be used in the original construction or for maintenance activities that are always coming up. Light bulb replacements, roof access and even for pruning trees and large shrubs are a perfect place for these ladders.

A very popular feature or characteristic of a fiberglass unit, extension or otherwise, is its ability to resist the transmission of electricity. This is important when electricians are working their craft. This is also something that other trades, working with or around electrical connections and wires values. Metal ladders and wet wood ones will conduct electricity and that is a dangerous situation to put yourself in.

The materials that make up the compound that is called fiberglass is mixed up in a factory. This compound has insulating qualities that make it perfect for working around the dangerous element of electricity. That is a very good property to have and it is what the electricians look for in tools. That does not mean that they do not have to be careful, however, it does help in their staying as safe as possible.

The extension ladders, themselves, are a great help in reaching areas too high up for A frames or anything else. The section that is pulled up and held in place, by arms gripping a rung, slides there by way of a track or rail on the back. This is a convenient way to have a leg up and not have to hire a scissor lift or boom truck in many situations.




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