The challenge…
Premier Loft Ladders received an enquiry from Steve at Artisan Loft Ladders for one of his customers who lives in a large bungalow on the edge of the scenic Cotswolds. Steve’s customer had been accessing the loft via a step ladder through a small loft hatch in the restricted entrance to their Kitchen. This was not very convenient, or safe.
Now in retirement, the home-owners wanted to future-proof access to their large attic space. Whilst very fit and healthy now, the customer thought it would be sensible to prepare their home for the coming years when climbing into a loft is not such a simple process. As such, they needed to increase the aperture for entering the loft. They also needed a solid, robust loft hatch and ladder with large treads, which could be deployed easily making access to and from the loft as straight forward and effortless as possible.
Another important point was that the loft hatch should be airtight and well insulated to keep heat in the living area, therefore keeping energy bills down!
The original access to the loft was in the kitchen. The small aperture and restricted space made access difficult.
Future-proofing access to the loft with the Supreme Loft Ladder.
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The Solution…
After discussion with the customer, it was decided that the loft hatch would be better placed in the spacious Reception Hall of the bungalow rather than the entrance to their kitchen. The new location allows for a larger loft hatch and more space to climb the ladder. With guidance from Premier Loft Ladders and Steve, the customer chose the Supreme loft ladder, which comes complete with insulated drop-down hatch.
The Supreme operates with the help of a spring counter-balance system which results in effortless operation, including opening the loft hatch and deploying the ladder. In addition to this, the treads on the ladder are extremely deep and wide for a sure footing. Furthermore, the ladder comes complete with an extendable telescopic handrail for added safety when climbing. The Supreme Loft Ladder therefore provides a future-proof solution.
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