Is the Cosco Signature Series ladder safe for trade use?

Yes. It is rated ANSI Type IA for 300 lbs, the heavy-duty rating used by contractors. That covers most general contracting tasks.

How tall does it reach?

It is a 6-step ladder with an 8 ft design height and a top platform. That suits high ceilings, tall cabinets and most one-story exterior work.

Yes. It folds to about 57-3/4 inches long and 5.5 inches wide, so it fits in a closet or along a garage wall.

Yes. Cosco lists it for indoor and outdoor use, and the skid-resistant feet help on hard, level ground. Avoid soft or uneven surfaces.

No. It has no rolling design, so you carry it to where you need it.

Type IA 6-step ladders with a platform often cost more, so it is a strong value for a heavy-duty rated ladder.

At The Home Depot, for $78.98, 75% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

4 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, USA Office Machines, Ace Office Machines, The Home Depot.

$78.98at The Home DepotChecked Nov 8

75% under what the other stores charge

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