Frequently Asked Questions
What size extension ladder do I need for a two-storey house?
A typical two-storey gutter line sits around 5m-6m. The ladder should extend roughly 1m past your landing point. That puts you in a ladder with an extended height of 6.5m or more. Measure your actual gutter height if you can: it's the extended height on the product page that has to cover it.
What's the difference between closed and extended height?
Closed height is the ladder as you carry and store it; extended height is the maximum working length with the sections run out. Both are listed on every product page. Buy the extended height for the job and then make sure the closed height still fits wherever the ladder lives.
How far should the ladder extend past the gutter?
About 1m, or roughly three rungs, past the landing point. That gives you a handhold at the top while you step on and off, which is where most ladder falls happen. Set the base out about 1m for every 4m of height so the angle is right.
Aluminium or fibreglass extension ladder?
Aluminium is lighter up the side of a house and better value, which makes it the pick for general trade and roof work. Anywhere near powerlines, service drops or live electrical, use a
fibreglass extension ladder: aluminium conducts and it's not worth the risk.
How much is freight on an extension ladder?
Extension ladders are long freight, so the price depends on your postcode: enter it at checkout and the exact cost shows before you pay. We can sometimes get a better freight price than the one shown at checkout, so call us on
1800 953 996 or email
sales@sitegeardirect.com.au for a freight quote before you order. Gorilla orders over $500 ship free to metro business addresses and orders over $850 ship free everywhere else. No business address or forklift? The same free delivery applies to your nearest depot for collection. Deliveries go Australia-wide to site, business or home, transit-insured. Free warehouse pickup is also available.
