stratford1 wrote:
Hey folks... I need some advice in picking out an extension ladder. My
main concern...this thing will have to be stored outside, probably
hooked onto the fence in the backyard. So, it'll be exposed to the
elements year-round. Is it even worth considering an aluminum ladder
based on that? I want this to last as long as possible and my
assumption is that a fiberglass ladder will stand up to weather much
better. Just wondering if the extra cost is worth it. Thanks for your
help!

I like fiberglass because they are sturdier. I feel like the aluminum
ones are too unsteady. They are heavier though. I would make stability
and safety my first concern when choosing ladders.

As said by others, aluminum will probably last longer in the elements
unless you are on the coast but how long is long enough. I sometimes use
a fiberglass ladder that was inherited from a utility company about 20
years ago. It was on a truck for who knows how long before that and has
always been outside. Its faded, a bit fuzzy but still strong.

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