Home Depot has
6' Werner Aluminum Step Ladder w/ 250 lb. Load Capacity Type I Duty Rating (366) for
$39.88. Select free store pickup where available.
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Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location
Features:
- TOOL-TRA-TOP provides handy tray for tools/paint can and slots for paint roller tray
- Sturdy moulded paint can hanger on back of top offers extra space for cans
- External PINCH-PROOF spreaders for easy opening and closing
- Slip-resistant, TRACTION-TRED steps offer secure footing
- Top step and bottom steps are braced for extra stability
- ANSI certified and OSHA compliant for safety
- 250 lb. duty rating is ideal for light household use
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Wood.
+ natural, recyclable, wood fibers take stress and when overloaded, break slowly, not suddenly. But can flex a bit without damage.
Well maintained, can last decades.
+ safe around electrical wiring
- heavier than aluminum
- water + termites can damage it
Aluminum
+ lightest.
+ Generally corrosion proof with the exception of some chemicals and salts.
+ fine in wet conditions
- fastest to snap/bend and fail if unevenly and over loaded.
- not the choice around electrical wiring and devices
Fiberglass
+ fails slower than aluminum under excessive loads, bends then fails
+ non conductive so safer around electrical wiring
+ fine in wet conditions
- sun/uv exposure causes degradation of the fiberglass.
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Key with aluminum is even leg loading. You don't want it on any surface where it rocks or wobbles, forcing the load(you) onto 3 legs.
This will bend the aluminum and like a cola can, bend it far enough with your weight on top and it'll suddenly buckle.
Don't dent it.
Don't damage the 2 step side braces.
And with ALL ladders, keep your weight/body centered between the rails! Moving the center of mass outside the rails invites tipping falls.
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Those on ladders a lot, platform aluminum ladders like those from Gorilla at Home Depot are much nicer due to a wide top step. You'll feel very stable on that vs the narrow steps of stepladders, and your arches don't hurt.
For the first general ladder, this A frame aluminum or Gorilla platform aluminum would be my everyday go to.
Beyond that, depends on what type of work you're doing.
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