- Is fiberglass better than aluminum for this ladder?
- For work near live wiring, yes. Fiberglass does not conduct electricity, while aluminum can. Aluminum is lighter and usually cheaper.
- How high does an 8 ft platform ladder let me reach?
- The platform sits below the top, so your reach is roughly the platform height plus your own reach. For most people that covers single-story ceilings and gutter lines.
- What load can it hold?
- It is rated for 300 lb, which covers the user plus tools and materials within that limit.
- Can one person set it up?
- Yes. It is a stepladder that folds and opens without tools, though the fiberglass frame is heavier than aluminum equivalents.
- How does it compare with a plain aluminum stepladder?
- It trades weight and simplicity for a non-conductive frame and a standing platform. Aluminum is lighter and easier to move, but it conducts electricity and has no platform.
- Where is the Louisville Ladder Fiberglass Platform Ladder cheapest?
- At QED Electric, for $255.63, 35% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Louisville Ladder Fiberglass Platform Ladder?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Louisville Ladder Fiberglass Platform Ladder?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including QED Electric, Home Depot, Mayer, Dillon Supply Company, ImperialSupplies.com.
