Fiber glass itself won't but there is a good bit of metal in them as well and that will carry electricity. They offer a better level of protection compared to a full aluminum ladder but you still don't want to be bumping against power lines with one. ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin Doucet To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] buying extension ladder
Well, I did not know fiber glass would conduct electrisity! Thanks for this tip. At 02:22 AM 5/16/2008, you wrote: >Always get one that is rated for more than your own weight. I carry >a lot of stuff up the ladder and already weigh more than a lot of >ladders recommend. My extension is rated for 300 pounds and I go >about 230. But a bundle of shingles puts me near the limit. > >You can buy the kit to keep the ladder away from the gutters. A nice >one goes between 20 and 30 dollars. It is also helpful from tipping >over sideways. > >The big question is how much do you want to spend and do you want >aluminum or fiber glass. And remember the length in fully extended, >not a safe way to work. So get one a little taller than you are >wanting to climb. > >Don't be fooled into thinking fiber glass is safer if you hit a >power line. There is enough metal in them that you can still get >hurt if everything goes the wrong way. I've hit the power line with >my aluminum ladder and I'm still here. And crazy happened a long >time ago. But I don't recommend everyone try things my way either. >Just a few thoughts to consider with buying a ladder. >----- Original Message ----- >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] >Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:51 PM >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] buying extension ladder > > >Hi list, > >I want to get a ladder to help me with getting on top of my house. Don't ask! >I might want an extension latter. Don't know what is the safest option. > >I know if I get an extension latter I want one which has stand-offs >so I don't crush my gutters. I was doing research on line and am now >confused. Some makes and models have bad reviews. Can you all direct >me to a good safe way of getting up to clean gutters and attach an antenna? > >I am open to sugestions. > >Thanks. > >Kevin Doucet ><mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >confuse as says > >Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG. >Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1445 - Release Date: >5/15/2008 7:25 PM Thanks. Kevin Doucet [EMAIL PROTECTED] confuse as says Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
