How to Choose an Aluminum Loft Ladder

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If you want something that is functional, cost effective, and versatile for your loft, then the aluminum ladder is the way forward. They come in all types of shapes and styles, like telescopic ladders and concertina ladders. Generally speaking, an aluminum ladder can easily be stored because they usually have foldable features. Furthermore, they are incredibly affordable, which is often surprising to people considering their overall durability.

By using an aluminum ladder, you will finally be able to maximize your loft space. Most people neglect the loft, feeling it is too high up and to dangerous to get to. However, if you have a good quality aluminum ladder, you should easily be able to properly use that space. Installing an aluminum ladder to reach your attic is very easy to do as well.

How to Choose the Right Ladder

There are many different varieties of aluminum ladders that you can choose from. They come in a range of sizes, styles, and designs. Often, manufacturers now offer aluminum ladders designed specifically for lofts and attics. While this is a positive development on the one hand, it may also mean that you have so many potential options, that it feels overwhelming to choose one.

By following the next tops, however, you should be able to make a proper decision and purchase something that you actually need in your home. Some of the key things to consider include:

  1. Where do you intend to place your attic latch is very important. You need to know what the hatches’ spacing and orientation is, which varies depending on your personal property. You must know where the hatch is, so that you can pick a ladder that is right for you l
  2. What type of ladder you want. Broadly speaking, you can get a folding ladder or a non-folding ladder. The folding models are very practical for people with little to no space available to them. However, if you intend to access your attic very regularly, then a foldable ladder that you constantly have to fold up and down will not be as useful, and a static model would be better.
  3. What the ladder’s weight capacity and length is. Before you buy your ladder, you should measure the space between the floor and the opening of your attic, so that you know exactly how long your ladder has to be. Do also try to go for as high a weight capacity as possible, and not the one that is closest to your own weight. Most of the time, when people go to their attic, they bring things with them to store, and these things can be quite heavy, which would mean you going over the weight capacity of the ladder.