A well-made, sturdy and easy to use and install loft ladder, with a small enough footprint within the loft to fit in our difficult entry hatch. Very easy to use, and a lot stronger than I expected. Buy a small aerosol can of silicon lubricant spray to keep everything working easily - you will probably only need to use it two or three times a year. Measure carefully before you buy - all the necessary dimensions are clearly shown in the advert - to ensure you buy the right size of ladder.
The only thing I felt could be improved is the telescopic pole supplied to unlatch the hatch and pull the ladder down has a shiny plastic tip on it to push the hatch up. This is very slippery and you have to make sure it's absolutely straight before pushing or it just slides off and could cause damage. I got over it by getting a screw cap off a milk bottle, drilling a hole in it and screwing to the attic hatch just where I need to apply pressure so the pole cannot slip around. A better way of dealing with this would be if the manufacturer used a soft rubber tip, similar to those used on walking sticks, for the pole instead of a shiny plastic one. This is such a tiny problem though, that I wouldn't detract from my 5-star rating because of it. A super piece of kit.
Update: I've now had the ladder installed for about 3 1/2 years and it's still going well, showing no signs of weakness or wear at all. Well worth 5 stars still
| Manufacturer | Youngman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 301000 |
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 81.5 x 47 cm; 12 kg |
| Item model number | 301000 |
| Size | 86 x 48 x 12 cm |
| Colour | Silver |
| Style | Telescopic Loft Ladder |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | Telescopic, Extendable |
| Included Components | Telescopic Loft Ladder |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 12 kg |
