How to choose a loft ladder
Because there are so many different types of loft ladders on the market, choosing the perfect one requires not only understanding of the dimensions, but also the consideration of quality and safety. Werner loft ladders are built to the EN14975 standard and are rigorously tested, meaning that they are incredibly reliable for a wide range of jobs involving lofts.
If you are interested in knowing which ladder would be the best for you, keep reading below to find out the four main things that will help you choose the right ladder.
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Dimensions
The first
step in selecting a loft ladder is to determine the size of the ladder
necessary by measuring your loft area.
It’s important to make sure you accurately measure the loft opening size, floor
to ceiling height, floor to loft floor height, opening arc, as well as loft
storage space, so you select a ladder that will fit the space you have.
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Floor to loft height
The vertical distance between the completed floor and the loft floor is measured by the floor to loft floor height. You'll need to measure from the completed floor to the finished ceiling if you're considering a timber loft ladder.
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Opening size
Measure the width and length of the rough opening in your ceiling. To ensure that you choose the correct loft ladder for your house, you must first determine the size of the hole you have or will build.
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Clearance space
Measure the clearance arc and length behind the hatch in the loft; you'll need to know if you have enough room to put the ladder there. If you choose our timber loft ladder, the ladder is stowed inside the trapdoor, taking up no floor space in the loft. To verify the amount of space available to swing out the ladder portions of your ladder, measure the opening arc.
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Materials
We have loft ladders in a variety of materials, including lightweight aluminium and cost-effective wood. Our aluminium loft ladders are lightweight, simple to install, and offer excellent value for money. The solid wood loft ladders are also built to last, and each one comes equipped with a ladder, loft surround, insulated trapdoor, and aided stowage.
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Loft access solutions
Werner
offers a complete line of loft ladders to meet your requirements. You may pick
your new loft ladder based on the amount of room you have; for example, tiny
loft ladders are ideal for small areas.
Some loft access solutions we offer are space-saving loft ladders, which is an
easy operation with a space-saving design and is suitable for heights up to
from 2.8m to 2.85m.
Lightweight loft ladders, such as step ladders, contain an easy installation,
lightweight aluminium sliding loft ladders, and is suitable for heights up to
from 2.45m to 3.0m. The most popular aluminium combination ladder is the Werner
3 in 1, which is designed to act as a single ladder but with three different
positional modes to cater for different work requirements.
Compact loft ladders, which require less loft clearance and storage space, so
is ideal in restricted spaces. They are also suitable for heights up to from
2.45m to 3m.
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Installation
A step-by-step instruction booklet is included with every Werner loft ladder to aid you with installation. Some loft ladders necessitate joist modification and may require two persons to install.
If you have any more questions about loft installation or would just like to discuss your options with our friendly team, you can contact our customer services on the number 01472 907051.
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