The Problem:
1. Attic Ladders, also called Folding Attic Ladders, Attic Stairways, Pull-down Stairs, or Folding Attic Stairs are useful devices for accessing your attic space, but when installed a large (10 square feet) uninsulated opening is created in your ceiling robbing you of your energy dollars!
2. The ladder door itself is 1/4" thick plywood that does not seal around the perimeter of the door, creating air leakage directly into the attic 24 hours a day. It's like leaving a window cracked open all year round!
3. The majority of attic ladders are not insulated, creating a huge amount of energy loss through this passageway into the attic.
4. All attic ladders when installed are "ugly". This trim-framed door in the ceiling of your home with a pull-string hanging down from the ceiling is not very "21st Century" in looks.