Elite Loft Ladder
The Elite heavy-duty loft ladder…
…easy to operate and very strong; a proven solution for a wide range of applications
From £895 (excl. VAT)
Including delivery to any UK mainland address
Available from stock for delivery in 1-2 days
KEY FEATURES
Material: Pressure die-cast aluminium
Operation: Spring-assisted retractable ladder
Load capacity: 200kg per step
U-value: N/A
Max floor-to-ceiling height: 3.39m
The Elite heavy duty concertina loft ladder is supplied without a loft hatch. It is also easy to install within an existing ceiling opening or hatch box. Therefore, the Elite is ideal for a renovation project or replacement of an old loft ladder.
Supplied as a ready to fit unit, The Elite loft ladder is manufactured from high strength die-cast aluminium alloy components. It is supplied with two heavy duty counter-balanced springs incorporated into pivot brackets. As a result, it can be raised and lowered with a minimum of effort.
In addition, large treads, non-slip protective feet and telescopic handrail (supplied as standard) offer comfort, safety and ease of access.
Key benefits at a glance
- High strength, heavy duty loft ladder.
- Load capacity of 200kg per step.
- Ease of use, requiring operating forces of less than 3kg.
- Space-saving concertina loft ladder for small ceiling openings.
- Large steps for comfort and safety.
- Telescopic handrail (can be fitted to left or right)
- Available in standard sizes or made-to-order with a wide range of options and accessories.
Standard Features
- Spring-assisted concertina (retractable) loft ladder
- Easy to operate, requiring less than 3kg of force to open/close.
- Concertina ladder manufactured from pressure die-cast aluminium
- Lightweight
- Strength
- Stability
- Durability
- High strength, heavy duty loft ladder, with a load capacity of 200kg per step.
- Supplied assembled to a timber board that can be easily installed within an existing hatch box or directly to the ceiling timbers or masonry.
- Available in standard sizes for an opening width of 530mm (or larger) and floor-to-ceiling heights of 2200mm to 3390mm.
- Can be made-to-order in a range of different widths for ceiling openings as narrow as 430mm (contact us for details).
- Telescopic handrail – can be fitted to the left or right.
- Wooden operating pole.
- Large treads for improved safety, comfort and ease of egress.
- Standard tread widths of 300mm and 350mm (available from stock)
- Made-to-measure ladder with tread widths from 200mm to 380mm.
- Tread depth of 140mm
- Non-slip protective feet.
Elite Vertical loft ladder
- The Elite concertina loft ladder can be fitted with a hinge mechanism that allows it to be stowed vertically. As such, it can be used within a vertical wall opening or on a mezzanine floor.
- The damped hinge mechanism allows for safe and easy operation. In addition, it allows the Elite Vertical to be positioned behind a door, up to 40mm from the edge of the opening (80mm with special modification).
- Please click here for further details.
Elite with high backboard
- The Elite can be ordered with a made-to-measure backboard (see image gallery) to enable egress through deep ceiling voids.
- The high backboard features height-adjustable steps and grabrails on both the left and right.
- Backboard width – 590mm up to 1100mm
- Backboard height – 490mm up to 2000mm
- In addition, the backboard can also be ordered separately from the retractable ladder.
- Please contact us to discuss your needs.
The Elite loft ladder is available in the following standard sizes that can be ordered online.
|
No. of treads |
Minimum opening length (mm) | Clear room height (mm) |
|
8 |
620 * |
1900 – 2200 |
|
9 |
620 * |
2201 – 2500 |
|
10 |
670 * |
2501 – 2790 |
|
11 |
750 * |
2791 – 3090 |
| 12 | 820 |
3091 – 3390 |
* Please note that a minimum opening length of 800mm is needed for the telescopic handrail.
|
Opening width (from) (mm) |
Tread/step width (mm) |
|
530 |
300 |
|
580 |
350 |
Available made-to-measure…
The Elite is available in other sizes to suit opening widths from 430mm. Please download a ‘customer specification sheet’ (below) and contact us to discuss your requirements and arrange a quotation.
The Elite heavy duty retractable loft ladder is available as a BIM model/object from the NBS National BIM library in IFC and Revit format…
Alternatively, please click here to view our full range of available BIM models.
- Manufactured and tested to EN 14975 (certified by TÜV SÜD)
- Supplied with a manufacturer’s 2-year full warranty and 10-year parts warranty
Expected life
- 30 years or more when correctly installed and maintained.
Recyclability
- Primary material is die-cast aluminium. An estimated 90% of all materials used in the product and packaging are recyclable.
Red List Materials
- Does not contain materials listed on the International Living Future Institute’s Red List.
Further information
- For further information about our sustainability policies, please click here.
Accessories
The following accessories are only available for order with an Elite heavy duty loft ladder. Please make sure to add the required accessories to your cart before checkout, or contact us directly to discuss your requirements.
Additional Telescopic Handrail
£64 (excl. VAT)
Spacer (for deep ceiling/roof void)
£48 (excl. VAT)
Additional Treads
from £78 (excl. VAT)
Spring Hardware Set
£102 (excl. VAT)
Retractable Ladder Powder-Coated in RAL Colour
£ POA
Top-operation Eyebolt and 2nd Operating Pole
£50 (excl. VAT)
Grab Rail (pair)
£135 (excl. VAT)
Loft Hatch Latch
£35 (excl. VAT)
Drawings
Data Sheet
NBS Source
Technical specification and BIM object for the Elite heavy duty concertina loft ladder can be found on NBS Source.
Case Studies
Elite Vertical loft ladder proves to be the perfect solution for a New Build project in France
Jill Ranford and Patrick Taggart are the proud owners of a beautiful new build home in Southern France. The main bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with access to a loft via a wall hatch located 2.7m up from the floor. Therefore a loft ladder was required that could be easily operated at that height and could be folded behind the wall hatch door without taking up too much loft space. The Elite Vertical Loft Ladder proved to be the perfect solution for Jill and Patrick’s needs.
“The Elite is now installed in our loft doorway and performs beautifully. It is so unlike cheap loft ladders that I’ve come across in the past”
Jill Ranford
Retractable Gantry Ladder for TV Camera Operator
Positioned above a seating area, high-up in a famous Premier League football stadium, the TV camera operator gantry required a ladder that could be neatly retracted out of the way when not in use. It also had to be operable from above and below. Read our case study to learn more about this unusual application and view the photo gallery.
The Elite Ladder Instils Confidence
Using a step-ladder to access a loft is not convenient or safe. As such, it is not surprising that Lydia was not confident taking items in and our of her loft. To make the most of this valuable storage space an Elite ladder was fitted above the existing hatch. This easy-to-use, heavy-duty loft ladder instilled the confidence that was previously missing. Read our case study to learn more and view the photo gallery to see the finished result.
Elite access to rooflight
Making the most of outdoor space in an urban environment is very important. With land at a premium, more people are converting their flat roof space to a garden retreat. How do you get to it though? A full size staircase takes up a lot of room and can be quite expensive, especially for occasional use. Doone Lambert had exactly that problem at her Hammersmith, London apartment.
As such, Doone chose the Elite Loft Ladder. The Elite saved both space and money, while still providing safe and convenient access to the flat roof. Furthermore, the custom grey-white powder coat finish meant that it nicely matched the room’s decor.