patp Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 We will not be using our loft space for anything much but the inverter will be up there and so an access has been created. It is visible from the main hallway. Does anyone have any recommendations? We are age proofing the bungalow so thought we had better have a drop down ladder type of hatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I installed one of these (or very similar), works well. https://www.diy.com/departments/3-section-12-tread-26mm-insulated-hatch-folding-loft-ladder-kit/3663602522492_BQ.prd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vala Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I've installed one of these and seems to do the job fine. https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/acatalog/Wooden-Loft-Ladders.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshouse Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Double loft hatch for me, fully sealed on both, insulated to same standard as ceiling say 4 or 500mm quilt same u value for hatch arrangement more likely using some sheet insulation top loft hatch can flap upwards, mine has a bespoke counterbalance system 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patp Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Thanks guys. They are all too big. Just can't seem to find the smaller sizes in wooden hatches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 so help us out, what do you have room for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 4 hours ago, patp said: Thanks guys. They are all too big. Just can't seem to find the smaller sizes in wooden hatches. Anything smaller will be difficult to negotiate. Why is it too big?. They tend to go inline with ceiling joists, cutting one is usual. (As long as you support it properly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patp Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Ours fits between roof trusses and we are accessing through it quite happily as is the sparky. I will get some measurements. We are not planning carting stuff up there so only needs to be a human sized space. Roughly 560mm x 720mm is what I am being told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patp Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 750 x 565 or thereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 29/09/2021 at 13:39, patp said: Roughly 560mm x 720mm is what I am being told. I have the same issue. all the ladder ones need a longer hatch, so i think i am going with this, for 600 x 600. https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/acatalog/Concertina-Loft-Ladders.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 25/09/2021 at 12:58, patp said: We will not be using our loft space for anything much but the inverter will be up there and so an access has been created. It is visible from the main hallway. Does anyone have any recommendations? We are age proofing the bungalow so thought we had better have a drop down ladder type of hatch. all the builders merchants stock an insulated hatch with a built in ladder for about £80. fits 600 centre trusses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Dave Jones said: insulated hatch with a built in ladder for about £80. fits 600 centre trusses. I have 3.1 height to ceiling and some roof timbers in the way. I will check some of these out though, once more, as that is really cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vala Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 10:57, patp said: 750 x 565 or thereabouts. If you can open it up slightly there's this https://sunluxroofwindows.co.uk/loft-ladders/324-mini-60cm-x-80cm-woodenmetal-folding-loft-ladder-hatch-5907572704235.html I've fitted one of these for a customer in the past. Did the job well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patp Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Trusses in the way of most of the standard ones above. Looks like we might need to make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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