Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: chiefsfan1
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
As a professional who has used ladders for over 35 years. Fit the tool to the job, if you need an extension ladder for the bulk of the work get a good one. Type-1A is fine. If you're going to be working in stairways and need a ladder for that chore buy a multi-purpose ladder. I would not buy a multi-purpose ladder with the intent of using it as an extension ladder. The steps are uncomfortable, and moving it around is a PITA it's heavy.
Thats good advice. I was thinking of using as a extension ladder. Now, what is the difference between Type-1A and the Type 2??
I am 6-3 and 250.
Type 1A is rated at 300lbs, commercial grade ladder for heavy duty use. Type-II is rated at 225lbs. for light duty work, imo it's an accident waiting to happen. You're a big guy get a Type-1A ladder.
They also make a Type-1AA which is rated at 375 lbs. I haven't seen many of them around. Most contractors use the 1A.
Thank you! I have zeroed in on Werners 24' aluminum.
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Werner-24-ft-Aluminum-300-lb-Type-IA-Extension-Ladder/999921988
I don't think I need fiberglass, wont be working around electricity.
Smart move. That's what we use in various sizes. You're right, you don't need fiber glass unless you're doing a lot of electrical work. Your choice saved you $$ and weight.