Best place to buy ladder & type

pitterpat · Oct 11, 2005

I'm looking to purchace a new extension ladder, 20 ft. What's the best plsce to purchase one Lowes, Homer, Menards or there's a guy here named Ladder Man. Also what's the better more useful one for me to purchase alum or fiberglass. I use it for general stuff, cleaning gutters, putting up gutter guards, some interior painting and that's about it.

Thanks,

Glasshousebltr · Oct 11, 2005

Check out this thread, http://contractortalk.com/showthread.php?t=4654

Bet ya didn't know there was a home boy shopping network.

Bob

pitterpat · Oct 12, 2005

Talked to a guy painging in my neighborhood....he told me best place was a pawn shop. i went to 4 pawn shops today, got a good 24' fiberglass ladder 300# rated ladder for $119 + tax.
I think I got a deal.

DecksEtc · Oct 12, 2005

Great idea! I think I'll try that out...

Bret · Oct 15, 2005

As far as material, I would only buy a fiberglass ladder if you are going to work near any electrical wires. Spend the extra money on a heavy duty type 1A (300lb rating, orange in color). They are currently going for about $210-225 for a 24ft. extension type 1A at Home Depot and Lowes.

ProWallGuy · Oct 15, 2005

I only use Type 1A fiberglass ladders, whether step or extension. I like to feel sturdy up there.

I always check pawn shops, and ebay has some deals too if you watch closely. I bought a brand new 10' twin-stepladder for $150 off ebay.

Glasshousebltr · Oct 15, 2005

I picked up a Werner mini 4ft high scaffold of ebay for 40.00 bucks. It's on wheels and folds up for a suit case type carry. Like it!

Bob

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