Easy Roof Storage Access with Attic Ladders from Attic Group

Attic Group's Quick and Easy Access to Roof Storage

An attic ladder provides immediate access to the roof space, with a much gentler climb than a step ladder and with the added benefit of being able to carry something whilst climbing up.

There is an easier, and safer alternative. Replace the ceiling hatch with a permanent attic ladder!

Location for the Attic Ladder

The most suitable location for an attic ladder may not necessarily be where a ceiling hatch is located. It is where easy access into the roof space is enabled; away from beams, ducts, air conditioning, and heating units.

Types of Attic Ladders

Attic ladders have been around in Australia for over 40 years and there are many types; from timber, alloy, aluminium, fold up, concertina, manual, and electric to suit a variety of ceiling heights, room sizes, budgets, residential, or commercial applications.

The most common type of attic ladder for the home is the fold away timber type (knot free pine). There are also metal versions in either alloy or aluminum. On the higher end there are the electric automatic opening and closing concertina attic ladders creating super easy access and are ideal in commercial applications as well as creating a wow factor in the home.

Considerations for an Attic Ladder

Before choosing an attic ladder, one must consider the following dimensions in the room and roof where the attic ladder will be installed;

• Opening, A/B: Opening size will depend on type of roof space and whether it is a conventional or truss structure.
• Standout, C: Distance from back of ladder to feet when open out and on floor.
• Foldout, D: Distance from back of ladder to maximum fold out swing of ladder.
• Height, E: Floor to ceiling height in room where the attic ladder will be located.

Easy Access to Attic Storage

The attic ladder is the perfect solution to enable immediate and safe access to the roof space for maintenance of air conditioning units, ducts, and electricals.

The attic ladder also provides homeowners access to extra storage. There is up to 30% of a home's capacity lying dormant in the roof, so many homeowners are converting their roof space to attic storage areas easily accessed via an attic ladder.

The frequency of use will further refine the choice of attic ladder in terms of the gradient of climb and load capacity. If it is for infrequent, light traffic use, a steeper attic ladder with a load capacity of ~115kg is commonly chosen. For more frequent use and with a need to carry things up and down, the gradient of the attic ladder should be gentler (easier climb), and with a higher load capacity of over 200kg.

For instant, safe and easy access, replace the ceiling hatch of old and new homes with a good quality, permanent, attic ladder.