tomtheelder2020
Well-Known Member
My 6-ft fiberglass ladder has been leaning against the back of the house a couple of months now - which occurred to me might not be a good thing. Sunset Ladders website says
"You can protect the fiberglass coating from penetrating UV rays by coating the fiberglass ladder with an acrylic lacquer or polyurethane. Then periodic washing and waxing will greatly increase the lifespan of your fiberglass ladder."
I had never heard of this and don't recall ever seeing a fiberglass ladder that looked like it had a surface coating. If a coating is going to be applied, it seems like paint would be more effective at UV protection than a clear coat. Have you put a surface finish on your fiberglass ladders? What do you recommend?
"You can protect the fiberglass coating from penetrating UV rays by coating the fiberglass ladder with an acrylic lacquer or polyurethane. Then periodic washing and waxing will greatly increase the lifespan of your fiberglass ladder."
I had never heard of this and don't recall ever seeing a fiberglass ladder that looked like it had a surface coating. If a coating is going to be applied, it seems like paint would be more effective at UV protection than a clear coat. Have you put a surface finish on your fiberglass ladders? What do you recommend?