Considering a Pull Down Loft Ladder?
As loft ladders and converting lofts into storage areas getting more and more popular, we have an increasing number of inquires on how difficult it is to install a loft ladder.
Just a few years this project was mainly for skilled DIY-ers or tradesman. Nowadays more and more blokes are figuring it out that it is not that difficult of a project and they give it a go.
Making a hole in the ceiling scares some people away but if you purchase a quality loft ladder and follow the assembly instructions properly you will be fine as it is well within a DIY project.
The most important thing here is that you should never cut or remove roof members in modern truss roof (the ones with a “W” shaped webs) without professional advice as it can quite easily affect the structure of the roof. So when you considering a spot for your loft ladder keep that in mind.
It is also quite easy to screw-down 17mm plywood sheets for flooring and that will give sufficient support for your weight as well as for lightweight storage.
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