Aim For Safety With Loft Ladder Handrails
Safety is one of the big selling points when dealing with items that have the potential to put you into a dangerous situation. It stands to reason that for things such as ladders and loft ladders there is some responsibility to the manufacturer to try to add features that will help make their products as safe to use as possible.
For this reason it is possible to buy loft ladders with handrails. One of the reasons that some people install loft ladders is to open up the possibility of using the space in the attic as storage space. When you have storage space you have to get the things you’re planning on storing into the space. This means carrying bundles of items up and down the loft ladder stairs which also means that there is a very real possibility that a step may be missed and falls can occur.
By installing a loft ladder with a handrail attached you are giving yourself the added security of knowing that you will always have something to hang on to when ascending and descending the ladder. The most common type of loft ladders that come with handrails is wooden loft ladders. As the ladder unfolds the handrail will fall neatly into place and lock so that it won’t move while it is in use.
It may also be the case that the handrail is not needed or it could prove to be getting in the way when moving large items up into the attic. There are some models of loft ladders in which the handrail may be detached and then reattached later when it is needed. It creates a loft ladder that has added versatility making it a more attractive option over loft ladders that don’t offer these features.
Whether you are looking at an aluminium loft ladder or a wooden loft ladder it might be a good idea to take in the possibility that you might require a loft ladder with added safety features such as the handrail.
| Rated for 350 pound load capacity. Lightweight aluminum attic stairway designed to provide access to additional storage space. A gas cylinder is used instead of traditional springs to ease the force needed to open and close the attic stairway and eliminates door slamming. Wider clearance is created with the new design providing greater access to your storage space. The stair is also fitted with insulating panels on the door which saves energy. Adjustable shoes are included to ensure a perfect fit with anyflooring type. Installation kit with E-Z Hang straps is also included. |
| Finally, a quick access to small attic openings. The Werner Televator goes where other attic ladders can't giving you immediate access to untapped storage space. With our 1 person installation you can easily add a 2nd floor to any closet in your home. Installs into any opening 22'' x 22'' or larger in closets, hallways or other tight spaces. Fits heights between 7'4'' through 10'3''. Includes assist pole for opening and closing and door hardware. Due to various opening sizes and finishes. Door not included. 250 lb. load capacity. |
| 8-Ft. 9-Inch, Wood Attic Ladder Type I, Working Load Limit 250-Lb., 22-1/2-Inch x 54-Inch x 7-Ft. - 8-Ft. 9-Inch, The Only Way To Get Into Those Attic Spaces, Easy To Pull Down & Put Back Up. |
| Rated for 350 pound load capacity. Pre-assembled, contains installation kit and instructions. Adjustable spring tension and extra corner bracing keeps stairway frame square. Metal hinges riveted on both sides of rail joints limit side motion. Reinforcedsteps, wire rod under each step for strength. EZ-Hang Strap system acts as temporary supports for quick and easy installation. Has extra-large 30" x 60" frame size for roomier attic access. Meets or exceeds requirements of American National Standards Institute. Installation kit includes EZ-Hang Strap system, 36" pull cord, 4 support straps, 4" x 6" plywood shim (for final squaring only), 8 - 7/8" roofing nails, door, and installation instructions. |
| 10-Ft., Wood Attic Ladder Type I, Working Load Limit 250-Lb., 22.5-Inch x 54-Inch x 8-Ft. 9-Inch - 10-Ft., Perfect For Any Attic Space, In The House, Garage, Anywhere, Easy To Pull Down & Raise Up. |
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