There is no doubting why these ladders are the top or our timber range. Approval to European Standard EN14975 tells you everything about their robustness for day to day use. With a wider casing than most timber loft ladders of 680 mm there is more room for passing large boxes and objects into the loft. (The maximum width of objects that can be passed between the hatch support arms is 520 mm). Supplied fully assembled, complete with timber frame and loft hatch and ready for its straightforward installation. The loft hatch needs to be cut to 680 x 1175mm and the ladder assembly screwed into adjacent loft floor joists. The ladder sections 'sit' on the hatch door so no loft clearance is required. A loft pole to help operate the ladders is included.

The frame is fitted with a rubber draught excluder to prevent heat loss and draughts, the hatch is insulated to 50mm and is finished on both sides in white 3mm masonite. The elegant casing frame acts as an architrave to cover the joint between the frame and the ceiling. The architrave covers the joint between the ladder frame and the hole in your ceiling so you don't have to pay extra for materials to make one.

It's our top pick because of the build quality and the fact that it comes with optional safety hand rails (in timber and aluminium) and a balustrade/ hatch safety rail kit making it one of the safest ladders you can buy. We would certainly recommend that you buy an optional safety hand rail. Like wise you need to think about getting a balustrade or hatch safety rail for your loft. Once you get into your loft it helps prevent anyone falling back through the loft hatch.

Manufactured from the best timber materials avaialble, pine stiles and dovetailed beech treads with an extra wide frame making these ladders ideal for lifting items safely into your loft. The dual spring counterbalance system means you can open and close the ladders with your fingertips and the operation is effortlessly smooth. With a wider casing than most timber loft ladders (680 mm) there is more room for passing large boxes and objects into the loft.

Supplied fully assembled, complete with timber frame and loft hatch and ready for its straightforward installation.