Handle requires less than five pounds of force to deploy entire ladder.

Patented Opening Mechanism prevents unauthorized access yet allows any handle to deploy the entire ladder, regardless of height or number of handles.

Mounting Bracket attaches ladder to wall while allowing ladder to stand as a column directly on the ground.

Ladder requires no special wall reinforcement or through-bolting since it does not hang on the building. A custom masonry expansion bolt or lag screw for frame or stucco are supplied .

Stainless Steel attachment bolts prevent rust or corrosion.

Stainless Steel Baseplate prevents scratching, rust and corrosion.

Stainless steel pivot pins with Teflon bushings prevent metal on metal contact and prevent rust and corrosion.

Extruded Aluminum Safety Rail adds safety and security during ascent or descent and enables assistance, if required.

Two foot wide rungs with slip-resistant ribbed surface were tested by Underwriter's Laboratories with a 1,000 lb static load for one hour without breaking.

Individual rungs are counterweighted with stainless steel springs to allow the ladder to be easily closed regardless of height.

Extruded Anodized Aluminum construction permanently avoids rust and corrosion providing maintenance-free operation.