A Fiberglass Extension Ladder Is An Electricians Best Friend

By Linda Cantrell


Construction as well as maintenance of all kinds are benefited by being able to get off the floor to work. This is the case with electrical work as well as wall fabrication. Installing windows, molding and other elements of a finished project needs the use of something more stable than an A frame ladder. A fiberglass extension ladder is the choice of many professionals in this industry.

All of the many different materials that are used in the manufacture of these ladders will provide the strength and stability that is needed. This is true whether the unit is a wood, aluminum or some extruded plastic models. The main purpose of the fiberglass ones are very important and that is why all electricians use this type more than any other.

These extension ladders are a bit more flexible than an A frame. An A frame ladder can be used in the middle of the room and does not need anything to lean against as it is self supporting. What you lose is the ability to have a safe place to work when the level is taller than about 10 or 12 feet. They do have the advantage of being able to be moved easily as long as you have one or two helpers.

One of the things to consider, when thinking about what ladders to use, is the regulations on usability of A frames. The top two steps are not to be used and that restricts the use of the entire length. Extension ladders are the better equipment and more stable to allow the use of all rungs on the entire length.

Every extension ladder, regardless of type, model or material is used on all construction sites. Some of each can be found and, in many, fiberglass is the choice of most subcontractors. These flexible tools can be used in the original construction or for maintenance activities that are always coming up. Light bulb replacements, roof access and even for pruning trees and large shrubs are a perfect place for these ladders.

The biggest draw for a ladder made from fiberglass is that it does not conduct electricity. Metal ladders and even wet wood ones will conduct this dangerous power source and cause injury to those working on them. Electricians know and use these and recommend them to other trades who work around their electrical lines.

The materials that make up the compound that is called fiberglass is mixed up in a factory. This compound has insulating qualities that make it perfect for working around the dangerous element of electricity. That is a very good property to have and it is what the electricians look for in tools. That does not mean that they do not have to be careful, however, it does help in their staying as safe as possible.

The extension ladders, themselves, are a great help in reaching areas too high up for A frames or anything else. The section that is pulled up and held in place, by arms gripping a rung, slides there by way of a track or rail on the back. This is a convenient way to have a leg up and not have to hire a scissor lift or boom truck in many situations.




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