Werner A2208 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Folding Attic Ladder, 8-Foot

by Werner

Product Description

Sold as each. Type IA. 300 lb. load capacity. 22-1/2"W x 54"L rough opening. 7'4" to 8'9" floor to floor height range. 7" to 8'5" floor to ceiling range. 14-1/4" approx. width. 300 lb. capacity. 90 deg. wrap around hinge. Aluminum double riveted steps. Birch plywood. Fully assembled. Boxed. Manufacturer's number: A2208. Country of origin: United States. Distributed by Werner Co.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 52 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004RKCQ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,818 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice, But has a Few Warts, February 15, 2010

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James W. Densford "jdensford" (Penrose, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Werner A2210 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Folding Access Ladder, 10-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was looking for an attic ladder that would handle a 10' ceiling. Considered the A2210 & AL2210. After calling Werner, learned that the AL2210 is the aluminum version of what was previously a steel ladder. It includes dampers/spring return, but is made overseas. A2210 has springs only, but made in U.S. Ordered the A2210 (U.S. made). The ladder itself is sturdy; frame is a little light but satisfactory. Instructions have you install a couple of temporary cleats on the ceiling at the ends of the rough opening -- nail/screw into headers. They recommended extending just enough to catch the ladder frame, but not the thin plywood door. This could easily result in the entire unit falling while you are attempting to attach the frame to the joists and headers. I nailed the cleats so they were closer together, ensuring the unit wouldn't fall during construction. You need to remove the springs, so that you can open the door while placing on the cleats. I did it alone -- definitely a handful. Recommend two people minimum for the setting. When squared up and permanently installed using screws and shims, the door didn't align properly when closed. Had to loosen four nuts on the piano hinge, and adjust. Do not attempt to place the unit on the cleats with the springs attached and the door open -- it can snap closed and cause significant damage to you and the unit. This is experience speaking! Now that unit is installed and adjusted, it is fine. Very stiff unit that is quite secure. Steps are a little close to the plywood door, making footing a little dicey. Also, with a ten foot ceiling, you need to be tall (5' 8" or more) and relatively strong to rotate the second and third ladder segments after swinging the door down from the ceiling. One note in summary -- be careful, and use enough people during installation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Attic Ladder, November 3, 2006

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Gary K. Hanson (Vacaville, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Werner A2210 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Folding Access Ladder, 10-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got this attic ladder on line, cuz the price was right along with free shipping, and far better than anything the Home Depot or Lowes had to offer. My son and I installed it in a couple hours and it works just fine.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Garage must have, September 24, 2008

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J. Tsai (Bellevue, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Werner A2208 300-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Folding Attic Ladder, 8-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

Werner's ladder is a high-quality product. Much sturdier than the wooden folding ladders. However, the wood access panel attached to the ladder is cheaper quality wood, which easily frays. Also, it notes that the ladder is for spaces from 7'-0" to 8'-5". My floor to ceiling is 7'-8" and did not fit as the instructions directed. I had to trim the aluminum legs down so the ladder properly extends.