When it comes to ladders, what we discuss mostly is “Is an aluminum ladder better than a steel ladder?” Do you know which one is better? Let’s find the answers.

As we can learn from the ladder regulation that metal ladders should make with corrosion-resistant material or protected against corrosion. 

Aluminum ladders are going to comply with the “corrosion-resistant material” requirement without any additional coating, painting, or galvanization. While steel ladders need to be painted or galvanized to comply with the ladder regulations, which results in increased production, which will adversely affect the lead time of the product.

Secondly, a coated or painted steel ladder will require ongoing maintenance and possible repainting to maintain compliance. This results in ongoing costs and time which would by far outweigh the initial cost difference between an aluminum ladder and a steel ladder.

An aluminum ladder is a clear winner when it comes to ongoing maintenance and corrosion resistance, but what about installation?

Aluminum ladders are manufactured of high-grade, high tensile aluminum which results in superior strength and loading performance. Also, with the fact that aluminum is a lighter metal, the overall weight is far reduced which makes shipping and handling far easier. Aluminum ladders can often be lifted in place without the need for a crane or lift. Once installed, an aluminum ladder subjects less load to the wall and roof surface (if roof-mounted). This means that aluminum ladders can be installed quicker and with possibly less heavy equipment. This positively impacts costs.

Onsite customization becomes a possibility when ladders are manufactured of aluminum. With the ADTO Aluminum Ladders, the ladder modules can be simply trimmed in the field to get the exact height. ADTO Aluminum Ladders are supplied in a modular format which results in product shipping in 1-2 days. With steel ladders, onsite customization is extremely difficult and labor-intensive often resulting in the ladder being shipped back for alteration.

There is one more point that is extremely important. Steel ladders are typically supplied with 1/4in thick rungs which offer limited traction and result in an uncomfortable climb. An aluminum ladder is typically supplied with a wider profiled, serrated rung which makes climbing more comfortable and far safer.

Contact ADTOMall for further information relating to the ADTO Aluminum Ladders. Our team will assist you with your Aluminum ladder questions and make compliance easier to understand and implement.