Telesteps Telescopic Loft Ladder for Small Hatch Sizes 60324

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Product Review (submitted on 13 May 2011):

The ladder is incredible. Occupies very little space, is very strong, looks great, and is a doddle to install and use. Converting the loft access to a hatch takes a little time - though this is clearly no fault of the ladder itself. Can't recommend this ladder highly enough. Worth every pound of the premium you'll pay over a normal loft ladder for design this good.

The installation of the main support bracket is a doddle - no more than 5 minutes to measure / align, and install. Attaching the ladder to this bracket is also a cinch. The only difficulty lies in installing the springs that assist the deployment / recovery process. These are large springs, and require substantial strength to stretch to the required length. Additionally, it required a thin, strong metal bar threaded through the eye of the spring to give something substantial to pull on, rather than attempt to pull the small eye on the spring itself.

The only issue was the installation of the springs. The knecked / grooved sections of the frame that the springs sit into are very shallow, so stretching the springs to the extent required is potentially risky, as the springs can easily pop off / out of the groove, with painful consequence. Also, stretching the springs to double their relaxed length requires a positively herculean effort when perched atop a temporary access ladder...

Pros: Product Quality, Product Design, Compact, Ease of Fitting, Fits small hatch openings


Would you recommend this product to a friend? Definitely