Wooden Loft Ladders

In some cases it may not be completely suitable to buy wooden loft ladders so it is important to be aware of some of the alternative types of aluminium loft ladders that are available instead. In this case we will take a brief look at telescopic loft ladders.

A telescopic loft ladder provides a ladder solution that is extremely compact, easy to adjust and able to be fit into extremely small spaces. It is a lightweight solution that can also be adjusted to suit whatever height you are looking at covering.

When you buy a telescopic loft ladder you will find that it is already fully assembled. It will be folded up or convenience and will take up very little room in this format. The ladder is stored above the loft hatch and when it is needed can simply be pulled down thanks to a supplied fabric cord.

It is possible to buy a telescopic loft ladder in one of two configurations: either a model that automatically locks the treads as it moves down into place or one where the treads can be manually locked.

Possibly the best known brand when it comes to telescopic loft ladders is the Telesteps Telescopic Loft Ladder. These ladders are completely housed within the frame of the loft and a ladder that extends to 2.4m in length can compact down to fit in a hatch measuring as small as 480 x 550mm. However there are larger versions of this ladder that extends to a height of 3.2m.

There are two types of Telesteps loft ladders, the original model cam with treads that automatically lock into place. This ladder is known as the Telesteps Black Line and it was later joined in the market with the Telesteps Red Line Loft Ladders that is similar in quality to the Black Line ladders except the treads are manual locking. The Red Line is the lower priced option with ladder prices starting around £140 compared to a starting price of around £220 for the Black Line. (Note, these prices include the loft ladders only, the loft hatch must be purchased separately).

An added advantage with a telescopic loft ladder is that it is adjustable so that it can be altered to suit the height under which it is installed.

There is no doubting the strength and quality of the telescopic loft ladders that are being manufactured today. They provide a handy alternative to a folding wooden loft ladder giving you the option of installing a loft ladder in an area of the attic where it may have otherwise been impossible.