20 FT Telescoping A-Frame Ladder vs Werner 20 ft. Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder Type I

Buy the telescoping A-frame if you need a ladder that stands on its own, works on stairs and uneven ground, and carries more weight. Buy the Werner if you want a simple, proven two-section extension ladder with a long track record and a lower carry weight. The A-frame is the more versatile tool; the Werner is the more conventional and predictable one. Owners of telescoping ladders praise the compact storage but warn about pinched fingers and careful locking; Werner's Type I extension ladders are widely regarded as solid, no-frills workhorses.

• Choose the 20 FT Telescoping A-Frame Ladder if you need a free-standing ladder for stairs, corners, gutters and indoor work, and you want the higher 330 lb load rating.
• Choose the Werner 20 ft. Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder if you mostly lean against a wall or roofline and prefer a simple two-section ladder from a long-established ladder brand.