Timber Loft Ladder,Telescopic Loft Ladders, Concertina Loft Ladders

A traditional timber loft ladder is quiet and easy to use, while looking attractive and complementing the existing furniture in your home. Timber loft ladders include a trap door for your loft and come with full instructions for easy installation. Different heights and extension kits are available. They require no storage space in your loft. When considering your options, make sure your ladder has slip resistant treads and feet and a handrail for added safety, and is FSC and PEFC certified. Wood or timber is still preferred by many ladder users for its low cost, durability, and non-conductivity (remember that metal ladders are a hazard if exposed to electricity). Wooden ladders are often heavier, but are prone to damage from insects and weather exposure. Aluminum ladders are valued for being more lightweight yet sturdy and more climate-resistant. As your loft ladder is going to be kept indoors, you do not need to worry about the impact of the weather. It really just comes down to personal preference and your budget.

A telescopic loft ladder has a number of benefits over a conventional timber ladder. It is lightweight and easy to carry and transport by car and its adjustable height means you effectively have several ladders in one. It is safe, sturdy, and simple to fit to the space above your loft hatch. Telescopic loft ladders come fully assembled and when they are folded up they are completely contained within the frame of the loft hatch, taking up none of your vital loft space. For a budget option, go for a model that has manual tread locking rather than automatic locking - these do the same job and are just as secure and reliable.

A concertina loft ladder can solve problems you may have with access to your loft and if you need a hard-wearing, secure ladder with deep treads. Because they are so compact and stable, they are ideal for high ceilings. You may have a vertical rather than horizontal loft opening or suspended floors, or you may need access onto your roof. Concertina loft ladders can offer a solution to all of these issues and more. 

An electricity driven concertina ladder is ideal if you need power-assisted use, and they can be custom made to suit your specific requirements.

There are many different accessories available for your loft ladder, such as safety rails, child safety guards, hatches and cupboard doors.

If you feel that you need professional help with your loft ladder, you local home improvement store will be able to offer you plenty of advice, and a carpenter will quickly and easily be able to fit your ladder for you. The internet is a great resource for loft ladder products and if you already know what type of ladder is going to be the best solution for your home, shopping around will help you find a bargain.