Werner Two Section Aluminium Loft Ladder with Handrail

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Now close the hatch door and draw a line, using the measurement, up from the bottom edge. Make sure this is parallel with the opening. You can use the existing cover as a template for the new piece. Make sure that as you cut the new piece out, there is a slightly loose fit around each edge of the cove, around 3mm (⅛ of an inch maximum). Loft ladders are a fantastic way to access your attic space. In fact, for many properties, they are an essential feature. It saves you from buying a separate ladder you would have to store in places like the shed or garage. Instead, you can collapse and sit the ladder right in the space. Now mark the amount you need to cut off from the ladder. Cut using a saw and sand down. Add the rubber foot stops to avoid the ladder scratching the flooring. Now fit the catch leaver over the operator. Locate it into the operator. Make sure the lever points towards the trapdoor edge and fully sits within the travel stop ring.

You will likely need to adjust your new wooden ladder. As such, find a suitable cutting surface and place the bottom section of the ladder onto that surface. Please note: There is a specific left and right swivel arm, so it is important to pair the correct components.You can extend the ladder 15cm or 30cm longer than its regular length. This will depend on your floor-to-ceiling height. If needed, extend the ladder now. Step ten: Finalise the installation Then fit the trap door to the bottom edge of the opening. This should create a flush appearance with the ceiling when closed. Make sure to test the opening and closing of the door. Step two: Find the centre of the short side of the trapdoor closest to the floor when opened Place the ends of the ‘V’ rod through the holes in the tips/stiles. Now lower the ‘V’ rod to the loft floor. Make sure this lines up with the centre of the ladder. You can now screw the rod in place on the floor of the loft at its connection point. Step nine: Prepare the stowing pole Optional): Before securing the frame in place, add mineral wool insulation around the frame to prevent drafts. Screw through the piece of board, insulation, and frame to secure it in place. Step five: Caulk around the frame

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Once you have identified the centre and found a suitable space for the twist catch, drill a hole about 13mm (half an inch) at the cross section. Clear off any debris and slot through the catch operator so the long part is facing into the attic. Homeowners and professional fitters can benefit from fitting a FAKRO loft ladder. So how do you install one? Werner has dedicated loft ladder fitting instruction videos for each of their loft ladders. Here we’ve broken them down into simple steps to help make the process easier for you. How to install a Werner 3 Section Aluminium Loft Ladder

This will depend on the floor-to-loft height. If you do need these, place the top stops over the holes at the rear frame of the ladder. Ensure they are around 150mm (six inches) below the permanent top stops. Now, you will most likely have a kit at hand with most of the items you need for the fitting. However, you will have to get other tools and parts as the kit does not include them all. So, here is what you will need to make sure you have before fitting your loft ladder: Remove the original trapdoor and its hinges. Then remove any support battens from the four faces of the loft trap. This should make the faces of the frame flat. Any left screw holes can be filled with wood glue for better performance. Screw these hinges in place using the holes provided onto the trapdoor and floor. Step eight: Open the ladder and fit the stowing ‘V’ rodNote: Take care not to push or pull the box frame out of place when fitting the screws upwards. This can cause problems with the way the hatch lid closes. It can also cause problems with the way the ladder extends and sits when fully extended.

The tensioned springs you fitted will hold this in position. Step nine: Extend the ladder now if needed Using your tape measure, measure the short side of the trap door. Then measure from the opening’s inner edge to the line marked to create a cross. Ensure the ladder opens the correct way and position it square to the ceiling. This guarantees the battens nailed to the sides support the ladder.Remove the bolts from the endcaps on the end of the ladder. Move the ladder up to the top of the swivel arms and align the holes in the swivel arms with the holes at the top of the ladder ends. Insert and tighten the bolts, then use an Allen key to tightly secure them. You can now pass the catch operator through the trap door hole. Do this from the underside position. Make sure the pointer is pointing upwards towards the trapdoor edge. Then place the travel stop ring over the operator. Ensure the securing tag is at 45 degrees to the trapdoor centre line. This is what will be used to catch the door when it is closed using the twist catch. So, make sure to test and measure the distances accurately. Step five: Measure the distance from the floor to the loft floor If you want a different type of loft ladder, look no further than our Roofing Superstore! We have many ladders for you to choose from, including more by Youngman, Manthorpe loft ladders and Werner and FAKRO loft ladders. Method two: Nail the box to the ceiling joists with a hammer and nails. Step three: (Timber ladders) Cut the ladder to the required height