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Message started by HandyMac on Apr 30th, 2004, 9:46pm

Title: Loft Ladder Query
Post by HandyMac on Apr 30th, 2004, 9:46pm

Someone has asked me to put in a loft ladder. Usually no problem, but in this instance.....

In the following I will use compass coordinates to describe the problem (N, E, S, W).

The loft hatch is on the upstairs landing (surprise, surprise!). It is located between two walls, E + W, and at the junction where the trusses come down to the loft floor.

Problem is that when you open the loft hatch the trusses run E -> W. And so installing a regular loft ladder would mean that it can't be folded up in the N/S direction because the trusses are in the way. It would only fit if installed in the E/W direction.

And that infers that when the loft ladder is dropped down the person getting into the loft has their backside firmly wedged against the E (or W) wall - not very convenient.

I really need to install a loft ladder which is situated in the N/S direction.

Anyone familiar with a loft ladder that rises vertically rather than folds and rotates?

Andrew

Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by ColG on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:11pm

Here you go Andy

http://www.ukladder.com/con_loft.htm


Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by HandyMac on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:18pm

Thanks for that - looks like it could be the business.

Andrew

Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by Kesh on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:21pm

I'll have to remember that Col, looks like a great innovation!

Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by cupid on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:30pm

hi handymac
fitted this one in brother inlaws house looks the muts nuts, also little cheaper
http://www.loftshop.co.uk/lofts_ll.htm

Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by HandyMac on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:47pm


wrote on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:30pm:
hi handymac
fitted this one in brother inlaws house looks the muts nuts, also little cheaper
http://www.loftshop.co.uk/lofts_ll.htm


Thanks for that - I recall seeing this in Reading CostCo for about the same price.

How long did it take to fit if I may ask? I would have thought 3-4 hours seeing as you have to remove the old loft hatch, presumably cut the hatch area about and make good etc.

Andrew

Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by cupid on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:55pm

No probs andy  it took me&bro about 2hr,he made good when he decorated landing.
good luck
cupid

Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by ColG on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:56pm

Not sure if you have to pay extra for the divine light that shines down through the hatch when the ladder is in use  :D  :D

Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN on May 12th, 2004, 5:29pm

I thought it was the light shining out of someones arse in the loft, who's do you think it could be  ???

How do you get photo's onto the posting ?

Title: Re: Loft Ladder Query
Post by Dewy on May 12th, 2004, 7:22pm

The photo has to be on a website.
Then you post its URL, highlight the URL & click on the 3rd button from the left bottom row to put the image tags round it.  

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