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?

I put a couple of large screws into the back of the house and that's
where the extension ladder hangs. Makes nice shelves until I need the
ladder, maybe once every two or three years. Plenty good enough for the
gals I go with. Main problem I have with that ladder is neighbors
wanting to borrow it.