Fibreglass ladders – benefits to the decorator
June 12th, 2020
You’ll find a ladder in every decorator’s van; it is an essential tool of the trade. To help you when buying a new ladder, here are some benefits from Werner about fibreglass ladders.
Werner is the world leader in ladders and its products are renowned throughout the industry for their robustness and long reliability. From durable aluminium ladders to shock-resistant fibreglass, work platforms and access towers, Werner has the full range, with special features to help you work safely and efficiently. See the full range here.
Also called glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), fibreglass is universally recognised as being lightweight, extremely strong, robust and, of course, non-conductive to electricity, find out more below!
Maximum Strength
Inherently strong and robust; ladders and stepladders made from fibreglass offer high resistance to denting and twisting. Consistent quality and low maintenance are characteristics of fibreglass. These automatically lead to cost savings over time. Competitive whole-of-life costs are a recognised benefit of fibreglass ladders.
Maximum Durability
Extremely resistant to weathering, Fibreglass does not absorb moisture or significantly weaken in the sun and it does not corrode or rust. Non-marking, fibreglass is warmer to the touch and retains its smooth surface. Fibreglass ladders are therefore ideal for specialist trades such as painting and decorating.
Maximum Safety
All Werner fibreglass ladders have electrically non-conductive stiles. This is a great safety benefit for those working near electricity. Durable seven-layer fibreglass-constructed rails also maintain a smooth surface even after weathering.
Fibreglass does not conduct electricity, so it is safer to use around power lines or other live sources of electricity. Of the non-conductive options, fibreglass ladders weigh less and are therefore easier to lift, move and transport. For example, a 6-tread fibreglass platform stepladder weighs just 11.4kg compared with the same product in wood weighing typically 14 kg.
Busy professional decorators deserve the best quality products for longevity and performance and at Brewers, you’ll find the best products and advice in the decorating industry.
