type of ladder<\/a>, you\u2019ll have to lean it against the loft opening or place it right underneath the opening.<\/p>\nBecause a conventional ladder does not retract into the ceiling like a proper loft ladder, make sure you take it away when you are done.<\/p>\n
This will prevent a child or pet from attempting to climb the ladder.<\/p>\n
Even if there\u2019s no child around, the ladder can be an obstruction. Also, the open hatch door will affect insulation.<\/p>\n
Build a Staircase<\/h2>\n
A conventional ladder is the simple option. A staircase is a more complicated, expensive and permanent solution.<\/p>\n
But it\u2019s ideal if you don\u2019t want the hassle of constantly lowering and raising and lowering a loft ladder,<\/p>\n
A permanent staircase is also the best choice if you have kids, as some loft ladders are not child-safe.<\/p>\n
Of course, you\u2019ll need to hire a pro to design and build the staircase.<\/p>\n
Outside Access<\/h2>\n
Another option is to access the loft from the outside.<\/p>\n
Some people build an access door through the gable (the triangular part of the top section of the wall between the roof pitches) while others create an access door through the roof.<\/p>\n
You can then use a conventional ladder to access the gable door or roof access.<\/p>\n
Other Options<\/h2>\n
If you don\u2019t have a loft ladder, you can get creative coming up with a way to get into the loft. The above three alternatives are the safest we could think of.<\/p>\n
There are other not-so-safe ideas that we certainly won\u2019t encourage such as standing on a table or jumping and getting onto the loft like a Ninja. Try these at your risk.<\/p>\n
One relatively safe DIY idea is to make a rope ladder and attach it inside the loft (find a way to open the hatch door and drop the rope ladder from below) or on the ceiling near the loft access and find a way to lift yourself into the loft. We highly recommend the first option for safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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