Timber Loft Ladder Overview

 

Do you have a timber loft ladder leading to your loft or attic? Perhaps you don’t even take advantage of the attic space inside your home or over your carport or garage. If that’s the case, you’re wasting a lot of great storage space that’s warm, dry, and free.

 

Should you decide to utilize the hidden storage room, you’ll need a ladder to access it. One of the most popular types is a wooden, or timber, loft ladder.

 

What’s a timber loft ladder?

 

A timber loft ladder is a ladder made of wood that allows access to your attic or loft. The most common types of wood used in the construction of these ladders are spruce and pine. More expensive wooden loft ladders are made of oak, and some homeowners have their ladders custom made to match the wood and finish of other décor. Homeowners have a choice of natural finishes, painted finishes, stained finishes, and ladder kits that are primed and ready to paint.

 

Timber loft ladders come in folding models and sliding ladder models. With the folding model, the ladder sits on top of the hatch door, so it doesn’t take up storage space in the attic or loft.

 

With the sliding ladder model, the sliding ladder section rests on top of the stationary section and slides down easily once the trap door is opened.

 

 

Available extras

 

You’ll find lots of available extras to come with your timber loft ladder. Some include safety hand rails, textured non-skid steps, hatch and loft guard rails, rubber feet, and insulated hatches. 

 

Another option is the high-tech electric loft ladder that operates automatically via a switch or by remote control. 

 

Advantages of wooden loft ladders

 

Another popular type of loft ladder is the aluminum model. Many homeowners prefer wooden ladders over aluminum ladders because the wooden ladders are much quieter. You won’t wake the entire house if you’re accessing the attic in the middle of the night.

 

Wood is sturdy and durable, and it can be painted or stained to match the décor of the room that houses the loft ladder. A strong, attractive loft ladder can function much the same as a second staircase in your home.

 

Installing a timber loft ladder

 

When it comes to installing timber loft ladders, most homeowners hire a professional contractor to do the job. This ensures that the job will be done right and that the results will be safe, attractive, and functional.

 

Of course, the down side to hiring a contractor to do the job is the inherent cost. Contractors aren’t cheap. If you’re handy, you can install your own loft ladder and save yourself a lot of money. Should you decide to do the job yourself, purchase a timber loft ladder that comes with a hatch kit. This route is much easier than doing the job from scratch.

 

How much does a timber loft ladder cost?

 

There’s a wide range of prices for loft ladders, depending on construction materials and options. The least expensive wooden ladders start at around $200. A deluxe electric timber loft ladder with remote control might cost several thousand dollars.