Features
- Type IAA (375 lb) duty rating
- Advanced rung lock system (RungLock/MAXLOCK) to secure fly and base sections
- Independently riveted, D-shaped serrated rungs for slip resistance and durability
- Non-marring heavy-duty aluminum hand grip
- Outside slide guides
- Dual-action wrap-around aluminum slip-resistant shoes (heavy-duty metal boot)
- Steel swivel safety shoes usable in tread-down or spike position
- Quick latch for locking rungs in place
Specifications
| Sku | DXL3420-16PG |
| Duty Rating | Type IAA |
| Load Capacity (Lbs) | 375 |
| Number Of Steps | 16 |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Total Length (Ft) | 16 |
| Max. Extended Length (Ft) | 13 |
| Section Length (Ft) | 8 |
| Closed Height (In) | 104.38 |
| Open Height (In) | 164.75 |
| Open Width (In) | 19.5 |
| Closed Width (In) | 19.5 |
| Outside Width Base (In) | 17.375 |
| Inside Width Base (In) | 15.5 |
| Outside Width Fly (In) | 15.5 |
| Inside Width Fly (In) | 13.625 |
| Open Depth (In) | 7 |
| Closed Depth (In) | 7 |
| Rail Depth (In) | 2.875 |
| Step Depth (In) | 1.5 |
| Maximum Standing Height (In) | 9.166 |
| Weight (Lbs) | 44 |
| Open Volume (Cu. Ft.) | 13.01 |
| Closed Volume (Cu. Ft.) | 8.245 |
| Open Volume (Cu. M.) | 0.37 |
| Certified | ANSI / OSHA |
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16-foot fiberglass multi-section extension ladder rated Type IAA with a 375 lb load capacity. Designed with a rung locking system, slide guides, slip‑resistant D-shaped rungs, aluminum hand grips, and a heavy-duty metal boot with steel swivel safety shoes. Meets or exceeds applicable ANSI and OSHA standards.
Project Ideas
Business
EaveCare: Single‑Story Exterior Detailing
Offer bundled services for homes with 8–13 ft eaves: spider web and dust removal, soffit/vent wipe-down, porch light bulb swaps, small trim touch-ups, and house-number installs. Price per elevation or per linear foot, with before/after photos taken from ladder height.
Gutter Clean + Guard Micro‑Service
Specialize in cleaning and installing snap-in gutter guards on single-story homes. The Type IAA rating supports carrying debris buckets. Charge by linear foot with add-ons for downspout flushes and rain barrel diverter installs.
Holiday & Event Light Install
Seasonal design, install, and takedown of roofline and tree string lights. Use the ladder’s steel spike shoes for traction on lawns and fiberglass rails near service drops. Offer rental packages, smart timers, and storage between seasons.
Curb Appeal Prep for Listings
Pre-listing refresh for realtors: quick trim paint touch-ups, address plaque and mailbox installs, low-eave fixture swaps, temporary signage, and banner hanging. Flat half-day/day rates with a photo checklist deliverable.
Small Storefront Sign & Banner Install
Install or swap banners, window-top displays, and security cams under 13 ft for boutiques and cafés. Offer monthly rotation packages and rapid-response event signage with documented ANSI/OSHA ladder compliance.
Creative
Backyard Light Canopy
Create a starry-night patio by stringing café lights between the house eaves and treated posts. Use the ladder’s steel swivel shoes in spike position for solid footing on soil and its slip-resistant rungs for comfortable trips while tensioning lines and installing hooks at 10–13 ft.
Garage Mural + Projection Layout
Design and paint a bold geometric or gradient wall mural on a tall garage facade. Use a projector at dusk to trace outlines and the ladder’s rung lock system for stable section changes as you cut clean lines, apply tape, and blend colors at height.
Rain Chain + Barrel Water Feature
Replace a downspout with an artistic rain chain feeding a decorative barrel. The fiberglass rails keep you safer around nearby service lines, and the quick-latch rungs make it easy to detach/extend while aligning the diverter at eave height.
Wildlife Habitat Install Day
Install birdhouses, bat boxes, and bee hotels at recommended heights along trees and eaves to create a mini corridor. The ladder’s heavy-duty duty rating helps when carrying mounting hardware, and the dual-action shoes stabilize on turf or hardscape.
High-Shelf Library Nook
Build a wraparound high shelf for books and plants in a studio or garage. Use the ladder to safely measure, mount ledger boards, and anchor brackets along a 10–12 ft perimeter, then finish with stain and integrated LED uplighting.