- How tall a wall can this ladder reach?
- It has a 25 ft working length from a 28 ft ladder size, so it reaches roughly two-story rooflines and gutters when set at a safe angle. The 14 ft closed height is what you store and carry.
- Is it safe to use near electrical lines?
- Yes. The fiberglass rails are non-conductive, which is the main reason to pick this over an aluminum ladder. Keep the 300 lb load limit in mind when carrying tools.
- Can one person set it up?
- It weighs 56.3 lb and closes to 14 ft, so most owners treat it as a two-person job to carry and raise. One person can walk it up, but it takes care.
- How does it compare with an aluminum ladder of the same reach?
- It is heavier and bulkier than aluminum but will not conduct electricity and carries a Type IA 300 lb rating. Choose aluminum only if weight matters more than electrical safety.
- What do the swivel safety shoes do?
- They pivot so the feet sit flat on uneven or sloped ground, which improves grip. They do not replace proper ladder angle and footing.
- Does it extend in fixed steps?
- Yes, it adjusts in 12 in increments, so you can set the height to the job rather than over-extending.
- Where is the 28' High, Type IA Rating, Fiberglass Extension Ladder cheapest?
- At APEX Tool & Supply, for $16.07, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the 28' High, Type IA Rating, Fiberglass Extension Ladder?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including APEX Tool & Supply, USA Tool & Supply, Exact Tooling, Eagle Tool & Supply, Industrial Tool & Supply.