Swapped out my old steel rails for aluminum on a job last week

I had to pick between keeping the old steel guide rails or swapping to aluminum on a mid-rise in Denver. The aluminum was way lighter to haul up 8 flights but cost me an extra $400. Has anyone else made that switch and regretted it?

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stone.evan27d ago

Man, that $400 extra stings, but I bet your back thanks you after those 8 flights.

willow73227d ago

My buddy made that swap on a job last year. Said the aluminum held up fine but he dented one on the first day and was kicking himself over the cost.