| An attic ladder is a set of folding steps | | | | although aluminum, steel and fiberglass are |
| that can be accessed easily, and folded up | | | | the more durable and sturdy. For very limited |
| when not in use. For homes, garages and | | | | storage space, telescoping attic ladders can |
| warehouses, it is preferred to use this | | | | be purchased. Attic ladders can take loads up |
| ladder rather than a staircase since it frees | | | | to 300 lbs depending on the model you buy. |
| up ground space when not in use. Attic | | | | Attic ladders are commonly designed to reach |
| ladders are used for entering an overhead | | | | 9 feet high attics. They are also available |
| area of storage, called an attic. To open an | | | | in different heights per your requirement. |
| attic ladder that is folded up, a pull cord | | | | One must measure the attic opening size |
| or a ring is provided for pulling it down. | | | | properly, since the ladder top needs to be |
| Once opened, the ladder should touch the | | | | fitted there. The attic ladder top comes |
| ground at an angle so that it is easy to | | | | attached with a frame installed at the attic |
| climb up. It is better if attic ladders are | | | | opening, and the ladder folds up into this |
| fitted with 3 to 5 inches rungs that should | | | | frame. Most of attic ladders have a door |
| be slip resistant.An attic ladder is a set of | | | | attached to the ladder that closes once the |
| folding steps that can be accessed easily, | | | | ladder is folded up inside the frame. Thus, |
| and folded up when not in use. For homes, | | | | you do not see a gaping hole.Make sure that |
| garages and warehouses, it is preferred to | | | | once the ladder is folded up, it is locked |
| use this ladder rather than a staircase since | | | | properly; otherwise it could open up by |
| it frees up ground space when not in use. | | | | itself and injure someone. Most attic ladders |
| Attic ladders are used for entering an | | | | need to be assembled before installing. The |
| overhead area of storage, called an attic. To | | | | supplier, manufacturer or service person can |
| open an attic ladder that is folded up, a | | | | provide instructions. Check your local |
| pull cord or a ring is provided for pulling | | | | building material supplier, hardware shop or |
| it down. Once opened, the ladder should touch | | | | order your attic ladder on the |
| the ground at an angle so that it is easy to | | | | Internet.Ladders provides detailed |
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| fitted with 3 to 5 inches rungs that should | | | | ladders, step ladders and more. Ladders is |
| be slip resistant.The traditional wooden | | | | the sister site of School Playground |
| attic ladders are still very popular, | | | | Equipment. |