[gm_windows]

I am about to change my existing 4.2m alluminium ladder. I have always used alluminium ladders, but was wondering what advantages/disadvantages there were with choosing wooden ladders? Also, is 4.2m the most commonly used ladder size for domestic cleaning?

Graeme

[Sunshine Cleaning]

I thought ladders were banned.

[bumper]

yes you can not buy a ladder they are banned. read the health and saftey rules.

[macc]

Hi Graeme.

When i was trad it was always 3.5 alluminium ladder, i found wooden too heavy.

Macc

[Paul Coleman]

I am about to change my existing 4.2m alluminium ladder. I have always used alluminium ladders, but was wondering what advantages/disadvantages there were with choosing wooden ladders? Also, is 4.2m the most commonly used ladder size for domestic cleaning?

Graeme

Advantage.  Wood is warmer.  Disadvantage.  Wood is heavier.
My most common ladder usage was a 3.5 mtr double but it can depend what sort of work you have.

[Paul Coleman]

and I didn't read Macc's post before I posted that 

[macc]

and I didn't read Macc's post before I posted that 

At least i know i'm right for once. 

[dai]

Wood is heavier as has been said, but it does bend into the job. The older guys will know what I mean. Say you have a window over a porch. You can put a wooden one at a bit of an angle and get nearer to the glass. When you go up, there is enough flexibility in the frame to allow the ladder to twist slightly. both feet will still be on the ground and the top of the ladder flush with the wall.
I have both auminium and wooden ladders with alloy rungs. I prefered the wooden one for everyday use though. Dai

[S_RICHARDSON]

I prefer aluminium to wooden but saying that, thats all i've used. I'm sure aluminium is a lot lighter than wooden though especially when wet.!!