Ron Currie and Sons

Superb quality timber loft ladders. Easy to install and use, these ladders are probably the most practical way to get into your loft. Suitable for ceiling heights up to the specified limit. We stock 2 different models of loft ladders which are all on display in our store.

Topflight Ł110

This is our economy loft ladder. Good value and similar to hobby. The topflight uses a gripper catch to keep the hatch closed. The handle is a long timber dowel with a plastic hook on the end which is easily hung on the side of door architrave. It has a sturdy 3 part ladder. The hatch is spring loaded and insulated. It has draught seal and the casing is thick enough for architrave. Suitable for ceiling heights of up to 2870mm. The hatch has 20mm polystyrene insulation. Weight limit 23 stone approximately.

External casing size = 600x1200mm.

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Hobby Ł140

The hobby is popular due to its relatively large size. It has a latch is a gripper type to hold the hatch shut. The handle is a long timber dowel with a plastic hook on the end which is easily hung on the side of door architrave. It has a sturdy 3 part ladder. The hatch is spring loaded and insulated. It has draught seal and the casing is thick enough for architrave. It is suitable for ceiling heights up to 2870mm. Weight limit 23 stone approximately.

External casing size = 680x1175mm.

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Inspection hatches Ł70.

This is a pre-hung door in a casing ready to fit. They are designed to fit into walls vertically. They are quick and easy to install. They have a short key which operates the catch. It has 70mm of insulation and draught seal. The face is hardboard for painting.

External casing size = 580x1100mm

Make the aperture is about 10mm bigger than the external casing size; this is for clearance. Cut ceiling joists and fit trimmers to form the aperture. Try to use screws. Nailing may damage your ceiling. Cut plaster board with a saw. Make sure your aperture has square corners. Remove the ladder from the hatch to make it lighter. Use hardboard or ply as packers. Use size 10 or 12 gauge screws (not nails). Make sure the casing finishes flush with ceiling so the architrave fits. Do not lay the ladder directly on it's face as there is a high possibility that you may scratch the lid. Always lay it on laths and never drag it. Remove the ladder from the hatch to make it lighter. If you are unsure where to cut the ladder it is always best to cut it longer and then trim bits off it until it is the correct length. If the ladder rests on a carpeted floor it is a good idea to fasten a timber plank across the bottom of the ladder so any weight bearing down on the carpet is distributed through the area of the timber plank and not the ladder sides. This will reduce wear on the carpet from the ladder bottom.