Dolle Loft Ladders - Which are right for you?

Choosing the Right Dolle Loft Ladder

Using a Dolle Loft Ladders gives you easy and safe access to your loft/attic area. There are a wide range of Dolle loft ladders available, including budget aluminium ladders, premium folding timber ladders and space economical concertinas. With such a wide range of loft ladders to choose from, how do you pick the one that is right for you?

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The type of ladder that you choose will depend on your personal preferences, how often you will use your ladder, as well as the space available. Read on to find out how to discover the right loft ladder for your needs.

Note: Loft ladders are generally used for accessing a loft for storage space. If you are going to frequently access the loft (for example as a bedroom or home office) then you may want to consider a permanent loft staircase instead.

Types of Loft Ladders

There are 3 main types of loft ladders available and they are Sliding ladders, Concertina ladders and Folding ladders. These ladders are made of either timber or metal and each type has their advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at each type:

Sliding

Sliding loft ladders are the easiest type to use and are also simple to install. These ladders are typically made of two to three sliding sections, and are attached to joists inside your attic/loft area. The downside to these type of ladders are that they require a clearance space in the loft area for the ladder to slide into when it is not in use. However, most homes have enough space to cover this.

Concertina

Concertina ladders are great for saving space, since they don't require much storage space in your loft when they aren't in use. They are useful in situations where you only have small openings and have limited space for storing the ladder. The Dolle Alufix Concertina loft ladder is available in two versions. One for ceiling entry and another as a vertical loft ladder.

Folding

Folding ladders fold up in sections and are stacked up on each other, when they are not in use. Folding ladders are the most popular type of loft ladder as they are practical, and are smoother and quieter to operate in comparison to a Concertina. They are made of timber and tend to feel more secure when using them, as opposed to an aluminium ladder. Some timber folding ladders from Dolle also include the benefit of fire rated timber for your peace of mind.

Conclusion

Dolle loft ladders are a convenient way to safely access your loft area. With the 3 types of loft ladders available (sliding, concertina and folding) you will be able to find the right loft ladder for your personal circumstances. The Loft Centre has wide selection of Dolle Loft Ladder available for purchase.

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