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Customer reviews for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
The Louisville Ladder Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder is insulated to help save on energy and heating costs. A gas cylinder helps ease the force needed to open and close the attic stairway and virtually eliminates door slamming. Adjustable shoes are provided to give a perfect fit to almost any flooring type. An installation kit is included with this ladder.
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Rating breakdown 45 reviews
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4 stars
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40 out of 45(89%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
Review 1 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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good quality ladder, flimsy frame and cover.
,PostedMay 13, 2012
rocket
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
4
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5
Value
3
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5
frame could be sturdier and the door should be at least half inch thick. good aluminum ladder. i like that it can be cut to a specific hight. good overall quality.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Great
,PostedMarch 13, 2012
Tarky
Age:65 or over
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
Was the perfect replacement for my previous stairs. Had no problems replacing. Very happy with choice.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Just what I was looking for!
,PostedFebruary 14, 2012
Blackbear
Age:45 to 54
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
This Attic ladder was delivered quickly and was easy to install. The styrofoam had to be glued to the steps, but no big deal. I love the lightweight ladder and gas cylinders.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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A much needed update
,PostedFebruary 7, 2012
mjm1
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
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5
This unit is a much needed update over the 10+ year old unit I had. It is much sturdier and smoother than the old one. Installation was fairly smooth but is DEFINITELY at least a two person job. Given the price, this unit is a great value.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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This attic ladder functions well, but lacks quality that I would have expected.
,PostedJanuary 31, 2012
Patioman
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
3
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5
Value
3
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5
The instructions were somewhat ambiguous as the installation did not go as well it could have. Squaring up the door was difficult after the nails were in. The door is too thin, as the 1/4" plywood is lightweight and lacks substance and the insulation is too little. However, the aluminum ladder is lightweight and appears to be sturdy and safe.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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BUYER BEWARE!! POOR QUALITY
,PostedJanuary 31, 2012
golfis4me
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Other
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
This ladder is only 6 weeks old and has already broken. The cylinder which is suppose to help with easier opening and closing has already broken under the pressure of less than 150 lbs. I agree with other buyer, if installation wasn't an additional cost or problem, I would have these stairs ripped out tomorrow. I guess I will wait for a month or so due to expense. Don't be the next victim. BEWARE!
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Excellent product.
,PostedJanuary 31, 2012
efeb
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:3 months
Attic ladder was purchased for my son's garage. He is very pleased with ease of installation and durability of product. Highly recommend to others.........
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Overall excellent
,PostedJanuary 31, 2012
Fred
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
/
5
The ladder is of good quality and easy to install.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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good product, easy to install
,PostedJanuary 31, 2012
Sandy
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
/
5
Product was very easy to install, ladder is stiff, hard to pull open right now. Hopefuly will loosen up as it is used.
product was all assembled in the box.
product was all assembled in the box.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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I thought this was going to be a heavy duty easy to use attic pull down door
,PostedJanuary 24, 2012
TERRI
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 month
this attic door is NOT USER FRIENDLY and its construction (altho rated for 350lbs) is NOT AS SOLID as i would have liked. i could not test the quality until after it was installed and i am definately UNHAPPY . if instalation cost was not a factor, i would have it uninstalled and id search for something of better quality! in conclusion, I am NOT HAPPY with this purchase...
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Excellent quality and ease of installation
,PostedJanuary 24, 2012
HWCar
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I was able to install the ladder my self with out to much difficulty. Put 2X4 support strips at both ends of the opening to hold the ladder in the up while you square it, then bolt it in.
I like the hydraulic closing mechanism, it operates smoother and safer then a spring system. However,it remains to be seen if it will last as long as the old ladder I replaced, almost 35 years. My guess is that I will have to replace the hydraulic cylinder.
I like the hydraulic closing mechanism, it operates smoother and safer then a spring system. However,it remains to be seen if it will last as long as the old ladder I replaced, almost 35 years. My guess is that I will have to replace the hydraulic cylinder.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Great Product for the money.
,PostedJanuary 17, 2012
dbull
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
5
/
5
Great attic stairs for the money. I am very pleased with the sturdy stairs. Its just like going up a step ladder. You should have at least 2 people to install product. Installation is not for someone without any skills in construction. My only problem was with getting the legs cut to the right length. I was confused with the directions on how to measure for the proper amount to cut off. I did finally get it right. Also I used a little glue to secure the insulation on the door which I see where of people complain about it., No big deal. Love my pull down attic door. Gary
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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One of the few gas cylinder ladders, good for the price
,PostedJanuary 16, 2012
doityourselfsurfer
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Beginner
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
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5
I searched quite a few attic ladders and this one was the only model with gas cylinders, which was a must for me. I was replacing an old, rotted, 1950's spring-powered attic ladder and did not want to go with springs again. I took the advice of the reviews here and tossed the nails. I picked up 3 inch, 1/4 diameter lag screws and washers (12 of them). Pre-drilled holes in the marks according to the instructions and power-drove the lag screws into place. I used 4 nails in the pivot plates (2 on each side) since the lag screws wouldn't fit there. This gave the ladder much better stability. Especially, considering the old ladder was supported with just 4 simple nails.
I had to install a 1x4 along each side of my frame to make the ladder fit snug. I had my wife assist with lifting the ladder up towards the attic, while I pulled on the temporary straps to lift and slide it into place. It's relatively light, especially compared to the old heavy wooden ladder. Once slid in, we made sure it was centered then screwed down the temporary straps, locking it into place. Next came the lag screws and a little insulation stuffed around the frame. Cut a miter border around the door (that was the hardest part!). Painted the outside, job done.
One tip, get a partner. Also, use short screws for the temporary straps. Mine were too long and extended out past the wood frame. I thought I would get to remove them when I took out the temporary straps after installing the ladder, but then realized the temporary straps are meant to be left there. Once installed, you can't get the screws out. I ended up having to saw them off. I also cut off the temporary straps for aesthetics.
My only complaint is the bolts on the boots were stripped. I had to buy replacements. Otherwise, straight-forward install, sturdy ladder, nice gas pistons.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Good For the Price
,PostedJanuary 10, 2012
DIYer729
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
4
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5
Value
4
/
5
The Instructions are vague, the plywood door cover is very cheap and in our case defective. While this is a cosmetic issue it is important for the over all appearance of the ladder. If installed properly the ladder seems to work smoothly. Not easily installed by a beginner. For optimum performance an occasional drop of oil on the hinges work wonders.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Hard not to give this ladder 5 stars...
,PostedJanuary 8, 2012
GoSteelers
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
This is a well-designed, well-built ladder that was relatively easy to install as a replacement ladder of the same dimensions. It's a two-person job (whomever is doing it themselves must have some special equipment) with one above and one below the ladder to position it into place. The metal straps are quite helpful for temporary positioning. We bought this model for its aluminum steps and gas cylinder retraction. The insulation is a joke as mentioned elsewhere - you probably want to glue it down to the backing to keep from tripping on it. Once the ladder is installed and cut to the proper size (you need a power saw for this) it fits perfectly at 1-inch intervals. Why other models cost twice as much I do not know - we're very happy with the product.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Lack of quality on the door, insulation and frame
,PostedJanuary 4, 2012
Chuck
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
3
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5
Value
3
/
5
The ladder seems to be adequate, but we were disappointed with the quality of the door, the door frame and insulation. The plywood door couldn't be any thinner and still be called wood. The insulation is pretty much a wasted effort. We would recommend it with reservations, Good ladder. Sub-par door & trim.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Exactly what I needed.
,PostedJanuary 3, 2012
RAC1965
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
/
5
Excellent product and value. Assembled easily and took about 40 minutes to install including taking the old ladder out.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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This ladder is made well
,PostedJanuary 3, 2012
Danny
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Level of expertise:Advanced
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
/
5
This ladder was easily installed and works very well.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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Pleased so far.
,PostedJanuary 3, 2012
LYNN
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Other
Level of expertise:Beginner
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
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5
Product I purchased before Christmas is still in the box it came in sitting in my garage waiting to be installed now that the Holidays are over and I can find someone working again. I was pleased with PRICE and the free SHIPPING and look forward to having it put-in. I will be happy to give a report after I actually get to use it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Elite 10 ft. x 54 in. x 25-1/2 in. Aluminum Attic Ladder 350 lb. Load Capacity (Type IA Duty Rating )
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performs well--cosmetic issues
,PostedDecember 27, 2011
andrew
The ladder works great--no complaints at all on its function. However, be aware that there are a dozen or so bolt heads on the bottom (exposed part) of the door, so you won't get a perfectly flat surface there. In addition, the door arrived with a scratch down the middle. There was no damage on the box, so it's clear it left the factory that way. It's not a huge issue for us, since we'll be painting and can fill it in, but it is an annoying defect and may make a difference for other customers.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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