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Werner D1228-2 225-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Flat D-Rung Extension Ladder, 28-Foot

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Hi I am a professional roof consultant by trade, so I know a bit about ladders. I have used many. The plastic ends on Werners ladders indicate the load capacity. Blue = 250# Red 200# Yellow 225#. Apparently they are changing the color code to green for 225#.

I have found this ladder, the 1228 yellow tip to be the best choice for about 95 percent of my work. It doesent break my back, the rails are far enough apart for a good secure feel when I am on the ladder and it is very well made. I am replacing a blue tip 250# 28 footer with this one because the blue is a back breaker. I hate to admit it but I am near 250# and the yellow tip does not deflect with me on it even when it is fully extended
(South beach, here I come)

This is an excellent all around ladder that will serve you for many years. One change you should make if you leave it outside like I do is to change the rope with a good 1/2 inch marine grade rope that dosent degrade from UV. I guess the rope it comes with is OK if the ladder is kept inside most of the time. Mine stays on my truck.

At the risk of preaching to the choir, I am passing on the following advice and tips:

1. Be extremely careful around power lines. If you are absent minded or just live around a lot of power, buy fiberglass. But beware, they weigh a ton, and really slip on aluminum gutters, and metal edges.

2. Stick some peel and stick rubber on the back rails where the ladder will contact metal. metal to metal slips nearly as bad as fiberglass to metal.

3. Always keep your load perpendicular to the rungs. In other words, never side load the ladder when stepping onto the roof, or onto the ladder from the roof.

4. ALways extend the ladder at least 3 rungs above the eaves.

5. do not reach, move the ladder.

6. Tie the ladder off. I secured about a 6ft. length of rope on the third rung this is an indicator of correct height, and is used to tie it off. I ended up stuck on a roof in a snow storm once because I was in a hurry :-(

6. Fill the ends of the rungs with "stuff" (Polyurethane foam) and paint with latex paint. It kills that annoying humming as the wind passes over the ends of the open rungs. (Blow over bottle :-)

7. If you are scared of height, it is a sign of intelligence. Gravity works every time. A good ladder really helps prevent accidents, and this is a good ladder

Even though I have a truck, I bought my ladders from Amazon.com Its easy, fast, and you dont have to talk to the boneheads at the big boxes who dont know the difference between a blue tip and a Q tip.

Note: All of the above is my opinion rendered in good faith. use it at your own risk.

This 28'typeII- 225 pound rated werner is a nice extention ladder compared to all other brands simply because it dosen't twist when your in the air. This ladder is pretty much for painting and maintence work but to tell you the truth this ladder can be pretty bouncy when fully extended. I would reccommend a typeI-250lbs or a type1A-300 lbs to help keep the flex out of your work!

I purchased the 250-lb. test weight 24 ft extension ladder from Werner. It is beautiful and solid. Delivery went without a hitch with very nice contact and cooperation from the shipper. I've needed this ladder for so-o long but couldn't get it home and couldn't get it delivered from local stores. This is a beautiful, sturdy ladder and you cannot beat the price. Be aware that the extension capacity is slightly less than the stated footage, obviously...you need to read the full description included in the online information and get your measurements right allowing for distance from the house. Use your high school (now middle school) geometry, i.e., a squared plus b squared equals c squared to figure your ladder length requirement.

So cool, way to go Amazon with this product diversification!

The only thing more stable to stand on than a Werner extension ladder is the ground. I borrowed one of these last weekend from my neighbor and compared it side-by-side to my crappy ... extension ladder. Let's just put it this way: this 28 footer fully extended was about 100 times more stable than my 18 footer extended half way.

I know this ladder costs ($) more than the comparable off brand version, but it is entirely worth it. Just imagine yourself bouncing all over creation and holding on for dear life at the top of your cheap ladder. Or even better, imagine me doing that while you are happily perched on your Werner. (Actually I'll be on a Werner too from now on.)

I have already used my new ladder repeatedly and find it quite satisfactory. It can be a little wobbly when fully extended and I am half way up, but that is the tradeoff on purchasing a "Medium Duty, Type II" ladder that weighs less than 27 lbs (shipping weight). If you are on the big side, and I am not, then I would suggest buying a heavier duty model. The raising and lowering mechanism works very well and is easy to use. What I find hard to understand is why the manufacturer has neglected to put a crimp ring or a strip of shrink tubing around the lose end of the raising/lowering rope which should not cost them more than $0.25, installed. The rope on mine started unravelling almost right away.

I bought this latter recently to access the roof of my one-story house. It's the perfect size for my house. I don't have a truck, and it was very convenient to order this on Amazon with free super-saver shipping and have it delivered to my door. In addition, I'm small and not very strong, but I found this ladder light and easy to -maneuver - or as light and easy to maneuver as a 16 foot ladder can possibly be.

Great to see so many other reviewers jumping on this deal for the same reasons as mine. I have always needed a serious ladder to take care of the house - cleaning gutters, hanging lights, painting windows, cleaning siding, etc. Could not solve the problem of how to buy and get one home until I hit upon the idea of ordering from Amazon. Great ladder, great price and doorstep delivery. Problem solved.

Ladder is everything I hoped for. Do get a stabilizer bar

When a piece of siding came loose from the second story of my house, I knew it was time to finally give in and buy a ladder. I knew I needed a larger extension ladder, and I also knew that I would have trouble getting it home in (on) my car. So I did what I usually do when I need something, I searched online. I was bemused by Amazon having several ladders available with free shipping, and placed an order.

A few days later, a private contracted shipping company called to say they had my ladder and needed to arrange delivery. I received the ladder the next day, in great condition, and made my repair in a few minutes.

This ladder is sturdy, well made, and is light enough to move around without too much difficulty. A great buy, at a great price, delivered to my front door without shipping costs added to the price.

I confess, I am not very handy. I don't need much out of a ladder except to get on my roof from time to time. This ladder lets me do that with ease. It's study and easy to move about. What more do you want?

The Werner 28 footer is my workhorse ladder around the house and yard. Had it for years, still in great shape (although it has been through thick and thin with me). I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. I'll be adding leveler feet soon to better accommodate my yard's slopes. Weight is ok, very stable even at full extension - and 28 ft is quite some height...