Loft ladder installation depends on the type of loft ladder you have purchased. They are available in many different styles, material types and sizes. This can make it a little confusing for some people when they start planning their new loft ladder.
Firstly, decide on the type of ladder. There are basically two types of ladders that are available to you: a straight run up or a curved run up. A straight run up ladders take the same number of steps as a straight flight up the ladder. A curved run up ladder gives you a feeling of being at the top of a building when you are climbing up and down the ladder. The most important factor to take into account is that you install a handrail system on the outside of the ladder. This is an important safety feature as falling from a high place can cause serious injury.
Next determine your loft opening. This is basically the width of the actual loft opening. For example, if your loft opening is fifty feet, you will need to purchase a ladder that is at least five feet squared. Your loft hatch size will also be an important factor, again depending upon what type of ladder you are purchasing.
Once you have taken all these factors into consideration, you are ready to start looking for a loft ladder. Many companies now offer a variety of loft ladders including: wood, metal, fiberglass and even spring-assisted. If you are installing a ladder in a non-pressurized area, you can get away with a metal or fiberglass loft ladder.
Another important consideration when choosing loft ladders is the way they operate. There are basically three types of loft ladders that can be installed in your home: manual, motorized and robotic. Many people choose manual loft ladders because they are easier to use, but there are also a number of advantages associated with using manual loft ladders. The main advantage is that you don't have to worry about climbing over anything; all you have to do is simply lower yourself down.
Another advantage of manual loft ladders is that they provide you with more flexibility and control.
When using a manual ladder, you can easily lift and lower yourself up or down without assistance. However, one of their main disadvantages is that you have to manually lower yourself down so that you do not fall off the ladder. A major disadvantage of this type of ladder is that they typically don't have a trapdoor. Trapdoors allow you to open the hatch and access the stored goods without leaving your feet outside the trapdoor. Read more about Instaloft.
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