loft ladders

psd99 · 28 Apr 2017 at 11:02

I got a hatch that opens upwards and use the loft for storage. Currently I have to get the ladder from the garden it is difficult.

what are your suggestions? I need something that is easy to open and stays up there permanently
I'm open to having the loft come downwards btw. thanks.

psd99 · 28 Apr 2017 at 11:13

valve90210 said:
if you have room around the hatch, just get yourself a 2 or 3 section one from wickes or anywhere else and fit that then create a hinged loft hatch that can open downwards. I've fitted these in both houses I've lived in, pretty simple and very handy as it makes getting into the loft much less of a chore.

How competent would one need to be to fit the ladder from wickes? Will it mean I need a new bit of wood for the hatch or just use existing?

Truth be told I picked one up from LIDL and omg it was so complicated like 200 steps
I just took it back tbh I know I would have struggled.

psd99 · 28 Apr 2017 at 11:42

rain forest? lol

psd99 · 28 Apr 2017 at 12:33

1930's build
ceiling height is pretty damn high at 2.6/2.7 metres

not sure about joists width.

psd99 · 28 Apr 2017 at 14:47

sounds complicated I'm not that good at DIY that's why I returned the ladder from LIDL

psd99 · 28 Apr 2017 at 16:45

I might get someone to fit it for me the carpenter was going to come over to fit doors anyway. just a case of choosing a loft ladder it is then.