Daily Archives: March 27, 2015

Proper Ladder

Proper Ladder

Get yourself a proper ladder

I was working in Plymouth one week and went to a customers house to do a free survey for installing a loft ladder. I got there and discovered the chap was using a step ladder to gain access to the loft area.

Crazy man on ladder

I told him to get a proper ladder and that it would be much safer if he installed a 3 section light aluminium Titan Loft Ladder

Get a Proper Ladder

Easy to use, easy to get in and out of the loft and, more important, safer than the crazy way he was getting into the loft at the moment. Well he hummed and puzzled for a while when I gave him the price for the ladder, installation and conversion of his old door into a nice drop down loft door, he then said, he would continue with the method he has used for years, thanks for coming but, no thanks.....well I was disappointed I did not get the sale but, told him to be careful and went on my way.

Three or four days later, I got a call from his wife, asking me to come and install the loft ladder, because, just after I had been, he climbed the old ladder again, slipped, fell and broke his hip.

Never take risks with ladders, you only have one life.

This entry was posted in Loft and Ladders News and tagged step ladder, stepladders, ladder, safe loft ladder, fall from ladder, loft ladders, loft ladder on 27th March 2015 by miked.
There is a Noise in The Loft Dear!

There is a noise in the loft dear! - Explored

There is a Noise in The Loft Dear!

Often there occurs a noise so unnerving, like a hollow thump, bump, or clang, coming from the are above you in the depths of night. Often this noise is mistaken for a bird hitting the roof, a closing door, four legged intruders, or perhaps a hungry family member empting the fridge while you are kipping.

The explanation for "There is a Noise in The Loft Dear!" is something less scary and could possibly be eminating from your loft.

Low Levels of insulation and ventilation

The most common cause in the loft is contraction of ceiling joists. These timbers expand during the day and then shrink when it gets colder at nighttime.

More insulation will help to keep these timbers warmer at night and stop them from warping

Noise

Often noises from the loft area aren’t even coming from that area in the first place. The sound is possibly made more because of the large area of space, particularly in a empty loft, often when the problem is elsewhere in the tructure - such as the interior and external walls.

Putting is a safe and robust loft ladder will make it easy to access your loft and getting to know the location of the sound easy and secure. You don't need to be climbing some tatty old ladder in the middle of the night.

Check our website for the perfect ladder for you and sleep tight!

This entry was posted in Loft and Ladders News and tagged safe ladder for climbing into the loft, wooden loft ladder, timber ladder, caernarvon, attic ladder, loft ladders, loft ladder on 27th March 2015 by miked.
best loft ladders

best loft ladders

Looking for the best loft ladders for your home, then look no further than our website. We have a large selection to choose from and are suitable for both trade, commercial and DIY applications.

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With over 32 different types of ladders to choose from we are confident you will find the right one for you: Here

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For fitting advice, you can call us and speak with one of our expert advisers, or you can download the installation and assembly guides. We are on hand to help you choose the right product.

If in doubt, please call 01271858698 and speak to our expert staff who have years worth of experience in fitting and dealing with ladders.

This entry was posted in Loft and Ladders News and tagged electric, bespoke, telescopic, concertina, wooden, timber, aluminium, loft ladders, loft ladder on 27th March 2015 by miked.
loft hatch catch Lex 30

loft hatch catch Lex 30

If you have a loft hatch catch lex 30 by Midmade, it was very probably purchased before 2006. By now, the loft hatch catch lex 30 is probably quite badly worn and in need of replacement.

Why is it worn? Well the inner part of the old lock, is made of a much softer metal than the key that opens the door. Over a period of time, and because most people do not lubricate the ladder correctly, the inner part gets worn out, the catch becomes rounded in the centre, the door will then not open or close correctly.

We have these products in stock and can despatch them to you very quickly indeed. Don't wait, get yours today from our website.

Loft Hatch Catch

midmade loft hatch catch lex 30

We do sell different catch's for lots of different ladders, along with many spares for the midmade range, all at the best price possible. If you call our expert team, they will be able to help you with all your ladder needs.

This entry was posted in Loft and Ladders News and tagged midmade ladder, midmade loft ladder, midmade catch, loft hatch catch, door catch, midmade lock, hatch lock, hatch catch, catch on 27th March 2015 by miked.