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Is a wood attic ladder better than an aluminum attic ladder?

• Wood attic ladders can be made taller and stronger than aluminum
• Steps on a wood attic ladder can be tightened
• Aluminum attic stairs are lighter
• Wood is usually cheaper

Do I measure from finish floor to ceiling or finish floor to attic floor?

• For a folding attic ladder measure from floor to ceiling
• For a disappearing stair (non-folding ladder) measure fro floor to attic floor 

What is duty rating of 300 LBS.?

• Government testing is done so that the ladder withstand pressure of 300 lbs. with out breaking. 
• Government test builds in a four times safety factor so the ladder will withstand 1,200 lbs. without breaking

What is an "Engineered Truss"?

• Most new homes have the roof and ceiling built with trusses that are raised up and create one unit.
• The truss joists are usually spaced 24" on center 
• To put an attic ladder between these joists, the ladder spacing has to be 22-1/2" maximum.

What is a rough opening?

• This is the inside to inside measurements in the ceiling so that the attic ladder will fit up into the ceiling joists.