Louisville Ladder Insulated Aluminum Attic Ladder vs EASY STEP Insulated Wooden Attic Ladder

Buy the Louisville if your ceiling is tall, your opening is wide, or you want the easiest install and the strongest ladder. Its aluminum frame is lighter and squarer than wood, the gas pistons make the door easy to open and close, and it carries 375 lbs. The EASY STEP is the simpler wood choice for a standard 8 to 9 ft ceiling, and its thick double-sided hatch seals well, but it holds less weight and fits fewer ceilings.

• Choose the Louisville Ladder if you have a ceiling between 7 ft. 8 in. and 10 ft. 3 in., want a lighter frame that installs with predrilled holes, or need the 375 lb rating.
• Choose the EASY STEP if your ceiling falls between 8 ft. and 9.18 ft. and you prefer a wood ladder with a thick, double-sided insulated hatch.