Aluminum Vs. Fiberglass Ladders?
The main advantage of fiberglass ladders is the reduction of electric shock from contact with electric wires. A disadvantage of fiberglass ladders is the tendency of fiberglass to crack. The inverse of this applies to aluminum. I bought a Little Giant ladder; it is a 300lb rated aluminum ladder with great stability and can function as a 12′ step ladder and a 21′ extension ladder. It cost me over $400, but after using it for over a year I would not buy any other kind regardless of the price. This is a solid, well-made ladder with great versatility. It also comes in smaller versions; I think the smallest one collapsed takes up only about 5 feet of space.
