Gone are the days when you have to use the long stairs just to reach your house attic. Nowadays, modern homeowners have already make use of their spacious location to make use of some ways to make their lives even more convenient. One of the forms of this convenience is through the use of the telescopic attic ladder. But, what is a telescoping attic ladder? Basically, as the name suggests, it is a kind of ladder which gives an easy access for a person when he needs to get inside an overhead storage area. This type of ladder, also known as “access ladders” or “attic stairs’, can be folded for easy storage and is pushed into the attic and is hidden by a pane that lies against a ceiling.
If you are a kind of homeowner who likes to maximize your space at home, telescoping attic ladder is just right for you. Since this kind of ladder is, most of the times, made of aluminum, it gives the best space-saving option. Once it is opened, the ladder goes directly down-straight and does not lower at a certain angle proportion. Since it is slip resistance, you are assured of your security and safety as you carry your things going up and down of the attic. One good thing about this telescoping ladder is that it installs in closets and hallways and fits in an opening as small as 22” by 22” and can be rotated safely with a weight of 250 pounds.
Installing your own telescopic attic ladder is as easy as pie. First, of course, you have to know the exact measurements of the width and length of the attic opening and the distance from the floor to the ceiling. In taking the measurements, you have to make sure that those that you have taken are already the final and exact one, if not, it would definitely affect the whole installation process. Next, you may do some researches online and find some appropriate installation information based on what the ladder is made of. It can be aluminum, galvanized steel or ornate wrought iron. Finally, with your accurate measurements and appropriate knowledge, you may start attaching the telescopic attic ladder with the hinge which already comes along as you purchase the ladder. This requires a thorough inspection to totally assure the proper connection and accurate tightening.
If you are specific with your ceiling height, you also have variety of choices to choose from. If your ceiling is just average in height (not too high and not too low), you may use an attic ladder which has a cord attached to the pane at the bottom. While, if your ceiling is a bit higher than the average, you may make use of the ring on the pane which is pulled using a long rod.
Any homeowner would want to have a home whose parts (even the slightest) fit for a perfect crib, a warehouse or an office. Its versatility makes your place looks more elegant, pleasant in style and comfortable and convenient to live at. With the use of the telescoping attic ladder, you can already maximize your space by replacing a traditional stairway into a modern one.