On Oct 20, 8:51*am, dgk wrote:
I have an aluminum extension ladder that I use every other year or so
to get on the roof, otherwise it takes up space in the garage. Can I
just leave it under the deck in the backyard? It will get wet but
shouldn't rust although I guess the rope that operates the extension
will rot and need to be replaced. Will the mechanism itself develop
problems?

As long as you take precautions so that only you can use the ladder,
like storing it in a way such as described by DerbyDad03 but adding
a set of chains and padlocks to secure it so that only you can use
it...

Burglars would love access to a ladder, there are many places on
a house where with a simple screwdriver you can gain access to
a man sized opening if you have a vented attic... Also many people
often forget to lock windows on upper floors assuming that no one
would ever be able to climb up that high to make use of them...

But you could just install those hangers inside your garage and
keep your ladder up and out of the way inside where you won't
have to worry about it being exposed to the elements or being
something easily accessible to burglars...

~~ Evan