Often, even in a large house there is not enough space to accommodate everything you need. And often the owners have a question, what rules should be followed when choosing stairs to the attic?
Folding ladders
If there is not enough space to install a standard design, use folding counterparts. For a long time, folding stairs to the attic have been invented, which will fit even in the most compact rooms. Such a ladder, as a rule, falls from the ceiling at the moment when it is necessary to climb into the attic. In the normal state, the folded ladder is hidden like an accordion under the hatch cover, without taking up much space. Other types of inset stairs are removed according to the principle of a telescopic antenna. Installation of a folding ladder is carried out in the following order: first, the ladder itself is attached, and then its mounting in the opening begins. After completion of work, the height of the structure can be adjusted to the height of the room. To install a folding ladder to the attic, it is necessary that the stairway fully meets the requirements of the manufacturer. Therefore, in order not to put yourself in these rigid frameworks, sometimes the mostthe right way out would be a ladder to the attic with your own hands.
Sliding structures
A retractable ladder to the attic is not an easy choice. First you need to evaluate whether it will be convenient to use it in your home. It is necessary to decide on the choice of space, since they require a certain area. Sliding ladders are laid out at a certain angle, which does not always make them safe.
Most Popular Attic Options
- Accordion ladders or scissor ladders have become widely used due to the convenient folding mechanism.
- Flip (lever) ladders consist of several sections, each of which unfolds like a folding ruler.
Material for making
Most often stairs to the attic are made of wood. But sometimes natural material can be skillfully combined with metal parts: the guides are made of metal, and the steps are made of wood. Such designs are more optimal, as they combine weight and strength well. If the steps are made of metal, they probably have a corrugated surface for safety purposes. Nevertheless, the choice of material is significantly influenced by the place of installation and the intensity of its use.
Model selection
Before you start choosing stairs to the attic, measure the height of the room from ceiling to floor. Also think about the size of the opening, because not everythe model can be mounted in any room. If possible, it is better to choose a large model. But the larger the structure, the larger the hatch will be required to enter the attic. And if the hatch is too large, it will cause heat loss. Some manufacturers offer models complete with insulated manhole covers. If you install such a cover, you can provide additional sealing and limit heat loss, and to a certain extent, you will protect it from rapid dusting when folded.
