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Brand X
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| Calvert Attic Stairs |
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| Wooden Folding Attic ladder |
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| Calvert Attic Stairs |
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| Steel telescopic attic ladder |
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| Calvert Attic Stairs |
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| Vertical opening access ladder |
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Ladder construction
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#2 grade Pine 1x4
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3/4"
x 3-5/8" hardwood plywood
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Powder coated/galvanized steel sections
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Powder coated/galvanized steel sections
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Spring closing system, hardware
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Unreliable, difficult to open, bolts visible from below, no latch, door hinges protruding below.
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Dependable, balanced, easy to open, latched door, no bolts visible, hidden
door hinges
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Dependable, balanced, easy to open, latched door, no bolts visible on insulated door panels.
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Dependable, balanced, easy to open, bolts are visible, spring closed door
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Frame construction
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3/4" x 5" or 8"
hardwood plywood board
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White steel frame with ceiling flange
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White steel frame with ceiling flange
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Cover door construction
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3/8" unfinished plywood, no insulation, bolts visible from below
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Optional insulated door panel, white exterior,
no bolts visible. Or standard non-insulate 3/4" smooth sanded furniture grade particleboard.
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Smooth, sanded, unfinished 3/4" particle board, not insulated, bolts are visible.
Optional insulated panel, foam insulation, white sheet metal exterior
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Smooth, sanded, unfinished 3/4" particle board, not insulated, bolts are visible.
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Cover door insulation value
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Optional R-12 ( insulated doors)
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R-7 ( optional insulated door)
Standard 3/4" particle board is not insulated
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Door latch and gaskets
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No latch or gaskets, relies on springs to keep door closed |
Latch keeps door tightly closed, neoprene gaskets form tight seal. Standard on all models.
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Latch keeps door tightly closed, gaskets form tight seal on insulated models, no
gaskets on non-isulated models
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Latch keeps door tightly closed, no gaskets
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Toe space between door and ladder
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No toe space, ladder is mounted against the cover door |
2" toe space with standard
doors. 3/4" when using optional insulated doors.
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Maximum, ladder is moved away from the cover door
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Maximum, ladder is moved away from the cover door |
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Ease of use
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Difficult to open, springs are not balanced
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Easy to open, spring are balanced, ladder sections are relatively light.
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One of the easiest to unfold, spring are balanced, ladder is very light.
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One of the easiest to unfold, spring are balanced, ladder is very light.
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Duty / Capacity
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Light duty / 250 lbs
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Medium duty / 265 lbs
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Opening sizes available
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22.5" x 54"
25" x 54"
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22.5" x 36",48",54"
24" x 36",48",54"
28" x 36",48",54"
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22.5" x 27",31",35",39",43", 47"
27.5" x 27",31",35",39",43", 47"
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27.5" x 35",39", 43",47"
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Min. to Max. ceiling height
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7'-1" to 8'-6"
8'-6" to 10'-2"
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7'-11" to 10'-3"
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Floor to floor
7'-2" to 10'-6"
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Your cost* (aproximate)
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$365.00 to $495.00
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