Ladders

[JRobyn]

My Little Giant is the only practical way I have to get to my great room ceiling fan (12 ft up in the middle of the room), or my stairwell chandelier (15-light, 2 tiers) that's 9 ft up from the closest stair step.

Else, I could use two sections of the SCAFFOLDING I bought to deck in the great room ceiling, but heavy doesn't even begin to describe that!

 

[teejk]

My Little Giant is the only practical way I have to get to my great room ceiling fan (12 ft up in the middle of the room), or my stairwell chandelier (15-light, 2 tiers) that's 9 ft up from the closest stair step.

Else, I could use two sections of the SCAFFOLDING I bought to deck in the great room ceiling, but heavy doesn't even begin to describe that!

Being able to do what they can do means they have to be "over-engineered". I personally don't like ladders and it is getting worse with age (something about aging and the inner ear leading to increasing balance issues). That said when I do get on a ladder I don't want one that flexes/moves. Maybe just me. Btw, our great room ceiling is 18' high at the peak. When we built here I bought a section of that yellow "painter's scaffold" (great for taping drywall on 9' ceilings because the platform is 4' long and it has wheels). When it came to the high ceilings I used that in conjunction with the 14' Werner LG clone (secured with ratchet straps). OSHA would have had a fit but it worked.

 

[Kenneth in Texas]

Being able to do what they can do means they have to be "over-engineered". I personally don't like ladders and it is getting worse with age (something about aging and the inner ear leading to increasing balance issues). That said when I do get on a ladder I don't want one that flexes/moves. Maybe just me. Btw, our great room ceiling is 18' high at the peak. When we built here I bought a section of that yellow "painter's scaffold" (great for taping drywall on 9' ceilings because the platform is 4' long and it has wheels). When it came to the high ceilings I used that in conjunction with the 14' Werner LG clone (secured with ratchet straps). OSHA would have had a fit but it worked.

age/agility is my concern too, this is why i was wondering about the LG ladder but like you too I am looking at these 6' scaffolding you can get at lowes or home depot, heavy and cumbersome yes but i am looking for stability and something to stand on.

 

[grnspot110]

I have one of the 11' Home Depot models, don't remember the brand name, It's my "go to" ladder! Handy to store & move around, plus the leg adjustment for steps. Also have a yellow fiberglass 6' step ladder that I seldom use and a 24' orange extension ladder that gets little use anymore.

 

[dickfoster]

I have a look alike also. As others have said, it's heavy, awkward and very uncomfortable to stand on. It is the last ladder I choose for anything. If another ladder will work, I'll use it before the flop and fold thingamajig. I'd never spend the kind of money they want for one. I figure most of it goes to advertising instead of into the product anyway. If a product is good enough, after a point it will usually do enough selling on its own.

 

[crackerjack222]

I can't add anything new, just re-enforce what others have said. The LG is heavier and more expensive than the clones. I have both the LG and the clone in 8' models. I like being able to stand with one foot on each side (but not on the top rung). I prefer the clone because of the lighter weight and the lower price.

 

[aczlan]

I have extensive experience with the LG ladders (Dad used to work in the factory making them back in the 70s and we had one growing up) and the Werner clones (have had two of them, one at home and one at work). Also, there is (IMO) no comparison between either a LG ladder or the Werner version and one like the triple jointed ones on the shopping channel.
Apparently, they (the workers) would test some of the ladders that were pulled for QC by putting it into "extension" mode, putting the ends on supports and having a bunch of the guys stand on the middle.
They are not as light as a fiberglass ladder, but for versatility, durability, etc they are hard to beat IMO.

Aaron Z

 

[JRobyn]

Anyone considering actual scaffolding, check with scaffoldmart.com. They did great by me. Have some nice "package" deals.

 

[twes36]

I have been using a Werner aluminum folding ladder for 10 years. Same qualities a Little Giant but a heck of a lot lighter. Originally bought it at Lowes but they have not sold them for some time. Just checked and found one on eBay.

 

[outinthetalgrass]

Ok, I'll chime in. Yes heavy. But in this picture while building a new covered deck on the back of the house you will see all 3 of my LG clones set up. I admit it was probably over kill but I had them and found it nice to be able to have them on different sides, instead of lugging one back and forth. At one point had one on each side and one on the front side. I cheated and loaded all 3 into the loader of the tractor, and drove them to the work site.