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 have a rope. Luckily it's black. The main problem is steel parts on
bottom of base. I threw parts of all aluminum ladder outside 6 years ago,
still ok.

Greg