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Customer reviews for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
Crawl into and out of your attic safely with the Louisville Ladder Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder. The aluminum frame is strong. The 12 steps are reinforced with angle bracing to provide maximum strength and stability when climbing. Side-to-side movement is minimized by the heavy-duty rail joint hinges. The ladder installs easily with the included installation kit.
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Rating breakdown 30 reviews
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25 out of 28(89%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
Review 1 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Great ladder...here's how to install it without killing yourself
,PostedMay 6, 2012
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Ok...I've seen reviews complaining about the difficulty lifting this into the hole. Get a helper. Lift the assembly into the attic. Get 2 pieces of 1x4 approx 32" wide. Have all tools, nails, etc. needed to install in attic. Screw 2 pieces of 1x4 across front and back of opening. Carefully place attic ladder on top of braces. Adjust straps provided and nail them in. Remove screws in 1x4s and continue installation. Also, additional measurements that might be helpful before ordering:
Rough opening: 25 1/2 x 63"
Landing space (from hinges to where ladder hits ground if extended to full height of 12 ft): 90"
Swing clearance (when door is open, distance from bottom hinge of first section parallel to floor needed to open next section of ladder): 92"
Rough opening: 25 1/2 x 63"
Landing space (from hinges to where ladder hits ground if extended to full height of 12 ft): 90"
Swing clearance (when door is open, distance from bottom hinge of first section parallel to floor needed to open next section of ladder): 92"
Landing space will be proportionally less if your ceiling is lower and you have to trim the last section of the ladder. First section of ladder is 57", next 2 are 54" each. Just to clarify..landing space is distance parallel to floor from hinges to where ladder hits floor.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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This is a great ladder
,PostedMay 1, 2012
Comm
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
3
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5
Value
4
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5
This ladder is as described and works well. Installation took me about 4 hours with minimal help from my wife. ( I hoisted it up from above) The only complaint I have is that it looks pretty sad when done. I built a frame around it and it helped with the finished look from below.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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A fall waiting to happen
,PostedApril 24, 2012
LOW8
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
3
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5
Value
3
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5
The ladder is mechanically sturdy but very dangerous. The top five steps slope back to front and have zero space for toe to extension over the aluminum step. You have to place your feet sideways on those down sloping steps to climb up the rest of the steps. If you carry any thing it will require at least one hand/arm to carry and just one hand to negotiate the last five down sloping steps sideways.
The first barrier that blocks the problem steps are insulation panels. Fortunately they are simply held in place by a tight fit between the steps and the wood bottom panel. I slipped the insulation panels out but that only gave me about 1/2" extra toe room when about 3 1/2" would be appropriate for safety. It appears a 2x4 on edge could be used to space the ladder above the bottom panel to help mitigate the safety problem.
My husky carpenter installer said he had a very difficult time folding the ladder up to park in the ceiling opening. He had to stand on another ladder with a heavy lift to bring up the ladder from the middle. He told me it was too dangerous for me to try. A good fix would be with the use of gas-struts like used in auto hoods and SUV tailgates to take all the weight off folding the stairs to close into the ceiling. Like the heavy tailgate on my large SUV. Once you raise the tailgate part way the struts continue lifting the tail gate into position.
This unit should be recalled and modified by the maker to make the ladder reasonably safe to use. I’m sure Home Depot could assist by recommending one of their installation teams. One a plan is in place it should take two skilled workers about 1/2hr to make the change.
I invite management from our local Home Depot to evaluate my findings.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Excellent ladder for the price!
,PostedApril 16, 2012
CWGrizzwold
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Recently purchased this ladder to be used in our garage for overhead storage. Garage ceiling height was 11 feet so we needed something tall and sturdy. This ladder fits the bill and it is lightweight to boot! Installation was not difficult with two people but we used a sheetrock hoist to lift the ladder into place which helped a lot. Ladder is very strudy and the handrails are a nice touch. Unfolding / storing the ladder can be difficult as the other reviews state but it helps that I am 6'4". A step ladder should be used to unfold and refold the ladder which some might argue defeats the purpose, but we don't plan on using this ladder that often which reduces the severity of the issue. Overall a great ladder for the price.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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I love this ladder.
,PostedMarch 20, 2012
Harry
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Installation took about 2 hours and does require 2 people. I don't know why other reviews say that it requires two people to unfold the ladder for use, because I always open it by myself and without a step ladder. I had to shorten the ladder to fit my ceiling height and the kit includes anti-slip feet to bolt on after trimming to length which makes for a clean finish! Definitely recommmend. The only negative is the door is made from thin plywood.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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poor design
,PostedMarch 6, 2012
58glj
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
1
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5
Value
1
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5
I BOUGHT THIS SO I WOULD NOT HAVE TO GET A LADDER OUT TO GET IN MY ATTIC. AFTER INSTALLING I FOUND OUT THAT I COULDN'T UNFOLD THE LADDER WITHOUT A STEP LADDER NOR CAN IT BE FOLDED UP WITHOUT A STEP LADDER
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Heavy Duty
,PostedFebruary 21, 2012
wildlifec
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
/
5
Very sturdy ladder. Does take 2 people to hang it. Worth the money
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Sturdy, well built
,PostedFebruary 21, 2012
LadderJoe
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
This ladder is well built. We have a 12' ceiling in our garage and this ladder works perfect. It is difficult to get the ladder unfolded because it is so high in the air but once it is down it works great.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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The stairs r great
,PostedFebruary 7, 2012
Ginhouse
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:3 months
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
The stairs r sturdy and easy to pull down and put up.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Does what it should
,PostedFebruary 1, 2012
Andy
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
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5
Seems well built but it does not fit a standard 24" center truss. I boxed the rough opening and attached the box to the underside of the truss.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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great product and was easy to install, was what I expected from home depot
,PostedJanuary 31, 2012
drclean
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
easy install, was exactly as stated, it is kind of heavy and takes at least 2 men to install. worked fine.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Well built
,PostedJanuary 17, 2012
Well built strong ladder very heavy duty excellent ladder for the money.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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ladder is good quality, the door is thin plywood not so good
,PostedDecember 13, 2011
harrye
very happy with product. The door could be better quality.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Easy installation instructions harder to deploy
,PostedDecember 9, 2011
Bobo
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
For the most part I believe everyone that purchases this system will feel secure on it. The steps of the ladder feel comfortable with the exception of the steps that have the door under them. Your toes hit against the insulation panel mounted on the attic side of the door which might take some getting used to. The deployment is hard because of the length of the ladder being 12 feet. A second person is required to avoid damaging the unit when the folding part is pulled down. Gravity and its weight make it come down with force so you have to be ready on the floor while your assistant is on a step ladder unfolding the stowed sections. It works well deploying it according to instructions. A clothesline and a pulley may make this a one person operation. All in all this is a good product that will make throwing a ladder everytime you need in the attic unneccessary.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Need to work with someone who has installed before
,PostedNovember 22, 2011
Joey
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
/
5
Have used this product extensive and it holds up..
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Nice Ladder
,PostedNovember 1, 2011
Fletch
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
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5
The quality of the ladder appears to be very nice. The 1/4 wood cover is flimsy, but I believe they all are. The pole that came with the unit does not stay in the pulled out position. Pulling the ladder out and putting it back in is a little difficult due to the 12' length. I have been up and down the ladder numerous time and it appears to be sturdy.
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Review 17 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Aluminum ladder is strong/sturdy - very adequate for occasional use
,PostedOctober 18, 2011
CarGuy
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
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5
Just finished installation. Have been up and down it many times to create a big attic storage space for car parts and seasonal items. It is stable and sturdy when fully extended with the feet squarely on the floor.
Good value ladder system that works well at 12 foot height. Be aware that you can reach and open the pull down door with the provided pole. However, to unfold (and to re-fold) the bottom 2 ladder sections you have to be on a step ladder. This could be difficult for a smaller person to do alone. Any high ceiling pull down ladder would be the same.
Was able to install myself from above using hoist in attic with nylon straps as a sling to lift into framed opening. Take care to use the shimming process described in the instructions to get the plywood door squarely aligned for fully closing in the frame. The hinge end is critical to getting it all aligned. I had to redo.
Safe installation from below at 12 foot height would require 2 people on ladders, or a scaffold, or drywall hoist to lift into the opening.
I used construction adhesive to retain the insulation pieces that fit between the ladder and the plywood door. They have tendency to slide out and block the full closing of the door
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Well-built and attractive product.
,PostedSeptember 17, 2011
Robb
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:3 months
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
With the extra height of the garage ceiling, I needed an attic stair longer than the standard. Purchased this product based on other's reviews and am very satisfied. It did require that the ceiling opening be lengthened, requiring that ceiling joists be cut and re-installed.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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ladder
,PostedSeptember 8, 2011
rusty
very well made worth the price very easy to install
and easy to get up and down with the wider steps
and easy to get up and down with the wider steps
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Review 20 for Everest 12 ft. x 63 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 Lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating)
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Really liked the sturdiness of this attic access ladder.
,PostedSeptember 7, 2011
As a contractor in today's competitive business climate I look for little ways to separate me from the competition. This attic access ladder was a home run. Not the usual rickety wooden ladder, this one was aluminum with a 350 lbs rating at a "comparable to wood" price. My customer was delighted knowing they could carry a heavy load plus their body weight up or down the ladder without failure of the rails or steps.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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