Loft ladders are designed to provide access to a loft which is directly underneath the roof. Loft ladders are preferable because they take up less space, when compared to other kinds of ladders. It all depends on the design, as loft ladders can be installed with a slope which makes it easy to climb.
Generally, loft ladders come in two types; aluminium or wood. You can install any one of them according to your preference as they are attached and fitted in the same way.
Some of the loft ladders are installed permanently and there are also some movable loft ladders like sliding ladders which are mostly used in libraries and freestanding ladders which are placed or leaned against the edge of the loft.
The installation process
Firstly, set up the ladder, so that you can easily attach the brackets. You have to put the ladders underneath the loft and then climb up to the level of the attachment point. After this, mark the exact point of attachment with a pencil where the brackets will be attached to the joists of the loft. You need to measure the top of the joists from the roof where you want to attach the ladders.
After doing all the markings, with a drill gun and self-threading screws attach the first bracket to the joist and do the same with the next bracket. Now, attach the ladder to the brackets. Use supplied pins to attach the end of the loft ladder to the brackets. You can adjust the width of the ladder stand with a wing nut which is attached onto the brackets.
Lastly, you need to test your ladder several times and make sure that all the hinges are working properly and it is safe to use.
