Fibreglass or Aluminium Stepladders?

[Electron]

I am about to invest in some new stepladders. I was thinking of getting Youngman fibreglass stepladders but have been told they are not as stable as aluminium. Also, are they really much safer for domestic electrical work? Aluminium stepladders have rubber insulated feet, which should give similar protection. What do you recommend?

 

[telectrix]

fibreglaass for best safety, ekectric wise. alli for less weight and cost. . your money, your choivce

 

[JOURNEYMAN]

I came off aluminium step ladders once and dislocated my shoulder. The only work injury I've ever had! Much prefer the fibreglass ones on a day to day basis as they're much more sturdy although they are heavier to carry about.

 

[chris gray]

Fibreglass all day, every day

 

[MDJ]

A lot of sites ban metal steps now, go down the fibre glass route, some sites even ban steps full stop.

 

[Octopus]

How high do you want to go up these steps ?

 

[Rpa07]

4 treads fibreglass will reach most things anything higher you’ll be looking for a different method. Fibreglass are sturdy.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Do not rely on rubber feet that can wear out.

 

[telectrix]

How high do you want to go up these steps ?

maybe this high?

 

[Electron]

How high do you want to go up these steps ?

I was thinking of a 4 step: 52745401 | Stepladders & Stepstools | Youngman UK - https://www.youngmanaccess.com/uk/en/view/52745401
or maybe a six step:
52745601 | Stepladders & Stepstools | Youngman UK - https://www.youngmanaccess.com/uk/en/view/52745601
or both.

 

[Electron]

I was thinking of a 4 step: 52745401 | Stepladders & Stepstools | Youngman UK - https://www.youngmanaccess.com/uk/en/view/52745401
or maybe a six step:
52745601 | Stepladders & Stepstools | Youngman UK - https://www.youngmanaccess.com/uk/en/view/52745601
or both.

Just to get to ceiling height of most homes.

 

[telectrix]

5 tread with top platform. having holes for drivers and a couple of receptacles for bits like screws etc.

or get 1 of these. https://www.aladder.co.uk/item-werner_abru_fibreglass_stepladder_lock_in_job_caddy.htmlf

 

[Rpa07]

If it’s the only set you’ll have in a van then 5 or 6 tread. I’ve got a 3 tread + top ‘step’ that is not to be used as a step or a seat or even looked at in a funny way - I use it as a step, a seat and I pull some funny faces to keep it happy!
I also in the van have some fibre glass little giants 4 steps that extend, open up and do all sorts of funny things. Point is that I’ve got a little van NV200 Nissan and both these go in. If I need anything longer my ‘wooden doubles’ go on the roof rack.

 

[Octopus]

Just to get to ceiling height of most homes.

Try these :

Clow EN131 Professional Superglas Insulated Glassfibre Steps - https://www.ladders-direct.com/glassfibre-swingback-steps/219-clow-en131-professional-superglas-insulated-glassfibre-steps.html

I've had a 5 step version for about a decade ..............

 

[The Ghost]

I think if you do a risk assessment and method statement you will find you must have fibre glass non conductive ladder for so many scenarios. Personally I always use youngman fibre glass. 4 tread with platform 6 tread and 12 tread all fibre glass.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Only real problem, is choosing a colour.

 

[Midwest]

Me I got some cheap 3 step ali ones from B&Q's. When they broke, I got some more. If its all domestic work, there's no manic site agent giving you grief, or the chance of marking Mrs Miggins Vienna marble floor tiles or her shag pile.

 

['mr2'gd4u]

5 tread with top platform. having holes for drivers and a couple of receptacles for bits like screws etc.

or get 1 of these. https://www.aladder.co.uk/item-werner_abru_fibreglass_stepladder_lock_in_job_caddy.htmlf

Oooo thanks Tel I might have to invest

 

[123]

Are you going to be storing them in the van or on the roof rack? If on the roof rack then Fibreglass steps are unlikely to last too long

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

I bought a fibreglass platform step ladder recently in homebase as they were labelled wrong, got them for £63 instead of £90.
They had put wrong barcodes on the shelf and also the ladders. some were priced correct, so pot luck which you picked up. I only noticed as I was in there solely for them. so when I went through the till and got charged £63 i was well happy. went back next day to check the shelves.