By now you've probably figured out how unsafe a regular old ladder can be for accessing your loft. Especially when it comes to carrying hefty, bulky objects up and down those rickety old rungs. It doesn't matter how often you're using your attic space, or for what purpose, accessing your loft without a safe and secure loft ladder is an erroneous decision.

But with so many different types of loft ladder to choose from, it can sometimes be a little difficult making a choice on what kind to buy. After all, it doesn't just need to be safe, you want one that's just right for your home. And because we know these things are all important, we thought it best to go through a few of the available options that should give you a step in the right direction – and today we're going to talk about Concertina loft ladders.

What are Concertina loft ladders?

Concertina loft ladders are one of two main types of loft ladders – the other being Sliding loft ladders – and tend to be one of the more commonly used amongst home owners looking for safe, space-efficient loft access at a good cost.

Unfolding like an accordion from a securely fixed position surrounding your drop-down hatch or roof joist, Concertina ladders can sit in a very small place, thanks to the scissor styled mechanism, taking up very little space indeed. In fact, Concertina loft ladders take up a fraction of the room of a 2 or 3 section Sliding loft ladder. Perfect for very small loft spaces, or anyone who is only looking to use their attic space now and again.

Depending on the model type, Concertina loft ladders can bear a minimum load of 100kg and maximum load of 200kg, which makes it the ideal tool for carrying light to medium-heavy objects up and down into your attic – often with the aided support of a handrail (although some models are without at the expense of space-saving)

If you are thinking of purchasing a Concertina loft ladder, be sure to check the extensive selection we have available on our site here.