- What ceiling heights does it fit?
- It fits ceilings from 7'8" to 10'3". Check your floor-to-ceiling measurement before ordering, since the ladder adjusts within that range.
- What size opening does it need?
- It is made for a rough opening of 25 by 54 inches. The frame sits in that opening, so the cutout has to match.
- Does the insulation cover help with energy loss?
- Yes. The insulated cover closes over the folded ladder and limits air movement between the house and the attic, which is the main reason to pick it over an uninsulated wooden ladder.
- How hard is it to open and close?
- Gas struts assist the motion, so folding it down and pushing it back up takes less effort than a plain wooden ladder, especially overhead.
- Is it better than a wooden attic ladder?
- It adds an insulated cover and strut assist, which most basic wooden ladders lack. A wooden ladder is simpler and cheaper to build in, but it seals and handles less well.
- What is in the box?
- The ladder, the pine frame, the insulated cover and the gas struts. Fasteners and trim are typically supplied by the installer.
- Where is the Latitude Run Aluminum Folding Attic Ladder with Insulation Cover and Wood Frame, 25" x 54" Opening cheapest?
- At eBay, for $265.00, 24% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Latitude Run Aluminum Folding Attic Ladder with Insulation Cover and Wood Frame, 25" x 54" Opening?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Wayfair.