Child Safety Regulations
If you have young children in your home, knowing your new loft ladder is safe and secure will be of paramount concern. All of the loft ladders supplied by Loft Centre are safe and meet the required regulations, so be assured they can be used by your children with ease. However, there are some types of loft ladders that are better suited to children. It is important to consider these alternatives to ensure you have the safest and most compatible loft ladder installed in your home.
Handrails keep loft ladders child friendly
The first aspect to consider when choosing a loft ladder in your home is whether there is an attached handrail. When you have children frequently using a loft ladder for access, an added handrail will provide an extra safety feature, making it more user friendly and stable for all family members. Loft Centre offers a range of loft ladders with attached handrails, for example the Stira Heavy Duty Timber Folding Loft Ladder. This ladder is a high-end, ready to fit unit which will offer reliable and robust access to domestic conversions.
Child friendly loft ladder storage
Another child safety measure that can be addressed is the storage method of loft ladders. Loft ladders that fold, rather than concertina, or can be electronically controlled, providing more stability, making them ideal for less confident or experienced members of the family. The Dolle Clickfix Thermo Comfort Loft Ladder has a robust and sturdy constructed steel ladder, which folds away using a spring-assisted mechanism. This provides a child-friendly storage method that can be stowed easily to prevent any unwanted accidents.For a loft ladder that can be controlled remotely, the Skylark 3 Section Electric Timber Folding Loft Ladder includes an electric motor that allows the trapdoor and ladder to be lowered and raised. To enable you to take control and risk away from a child storing a loft ladder by themselves this is the perfect solution.
How Loft Centre can help
Deciding to have a loft conversion is a large investment, and choosing an accompanying loft ladder should be considered carefully to work with your unique requirements. Having young children in your home should be an aspect that affects your loft ladder decision, to make sure the loft ladder you choose is child friendly and safe. If you would like to discuss your options with a friendly member of the Loft Centre team then call or email us today! We can help you have peace of mind in the knowledge your loft ladder is secure for the whole family.
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