Installing a Four Section Bi-Folding Loft Ladder in Hall Green

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This job was to install a 4 section wooden loft ladder in a semi-detached house on Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, Birmingham.

There are two main reasons why you might need to install a 4 section bi-folding loft ladder instead of the standard 3 section version.

1. The landing space has restricted room; a 3 section bi-foldong loft ladder needs 160cm of clearance from the back edge of the hatch in order for the ladder to unfold. If this space is smaller, say by an internal wall of balustrade, then the ladder isn't able to be unfolded. The 4 section version only requires 128cm to unfold and so can be the solution to this problem.

2. The hatch external dimensions are restricted: sometimes ladder clearance is not the issue but the hatch dimensions are. It can be the case where the hatch can not be extended to 109cm in length to accommodate the size of a 3 section loft ladder. This may be because of internal walls or pipes. In this case often it is possible to fit the 4 section ladder because it is a slightly more compact ladder assemble. It's hatch external dimensions be slightly smaller in length at 92cm. 

In this case it was the second reason for choosing the 4 section ladder. 

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Deluxe Package Installation in 3 Bed House in Kings Heath

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What we fitted:

  • Raised the level of the loft up 230mm on loft leg frame

  • Boarded out useable loft space

  • Installed loft wrap dust proofing membrane

  • Fitted a timber bi-folding loft ladder

In a 3 bed, 1970's period, detached house.

This job was the full deluxe package that Empire Lofts offer. We had to raise the floor level up 230mm to accommodate the insulation underneath without squashing it down. We did this using our unique timber loft legs to raise the new joists into position. We boarded out the loft with standard 18mm P5, moisture resistant boards, fit a timber loft ladder and finished off the job with some lights and our loft wrap- a dust reducing membrane. 

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Fitting a UPVC Loft Hatch and a 3 Section Aluminium Loft Ladder in Northfield

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Example of:

In a 3 bed a 1990's period semi-detached house on Beech Farm Croft, Northfields, Birmingham.

This was a simple job. The customer wanted a draft proof loft hatch that was well insulated and an easy to use lightweight loft ladder. She only wanted to use it occasionally around Christmas and holidays and so didn't want to spend a lot on it. The UPVC hatch and 3 section ladder works perfectly for every day use, or once or twice a year. At £275 supplied and fitted this was  a great choice.

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Fitting a Custom Built Wooden Hatch and 3 Section Aluminium Loft Ladder in Bourneville

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Here is a great example of:

In a 3 bed a 1980's period house.

This job is a good example of extending out the existing loft hatch hole in order to fitting a larger hatch to accommodate a loft ladder. The couple wanted this ladder installed because there boiler was in the loft and from experience they new that there energy supplier will not service there boiler unless there is a fix point loft ladder and loft floor boards leading to the boiler. This is for health and safely reasons. The original hatch was only 65cm/55cm which is a perfectly decent width but not an ideal length. We Custom built and fitted a hatch extending the length to 80cm making there new hatch 80cm/65cm. Perfect for a ladder leaving penalty of room for a person to climb up though with suitcases or tools.

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Installing a Timber Loft Ladder, Widening Out the Aperture, Patching Ceiling Hole in Coventry

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Here is a great example of:

In a 1970's period, 3 bed, semi-detached house.

This job was a classic example of fitting a larger loft ladder into a small space. The original hatch was only 65cm/65cm which is a perfectly decent width but not an ideal length. These guys wanted a large, comfy, easy to use, everyday ladder. So we settled on the LWK from Fakro. This ladder gives you plenty of room to walk up though the hatch with big items. Thanks to the design of its large flat foot steps and sturdy side rail, it makes it very easy to climb whilst holding onto your belongings. On this job we increased the length of the hatch by nearly double but reduced the width slightly. This meant that there was a hole left. In this case we patched the hole in the ceiling with an off cut of plaster board ready for decoration. 

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Fitting Flooring in a Loft With an Inverted Truss Roof in Broadway, The Cotswolds

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Here is a great example of:

  • Boarding out a loft with 18mm P5 moisture resistant tongue & groove boards

  • Single level 100mm frame

  • Cutting out around inverted truss roof

In a 2000 period, 3 bed, semi-detached house in Broadway, The Cotswolds.

This job was a very straight forward boarding job around the trusses of a modern roof. We laid a 100mm frame to get over the spot lights on the landing.

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Boarding Out Loft, Adding a Balustrade Rail and Fitting Loft Ladder in Selly Oak

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Here is a great example of:

  • Boarding out a loft with 18mm P5 moisture resistant tongue & groove boards.

  • Boarding out using loft legs.

  • Adding safety balustrade rail

  • fitting 3 section aluminium loft ladder

  • fitting upvc hatch

In a new build, 2 bed, terrace house.

This job was a great example of the use of loft legs. Because the house was a new build with 270mm of insulation we put forward the idea of the loft leg system to board out a section of his loft. These loft legs allow you to board out a loft with minimal disturbance to the insulation. This is done by fixing down light weight plastic stilt legs to create a raise platform above the insulation. The owner also wanted a balustrade rail added as a safety feature.

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Bespoke Hatch and Loft Ladder Fitted in Tamworth, Birmingham

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Here is a great example of:

  • fitting a custom hatch in between narrow joists

  • extending hatch aperture to gain better access

  • longer hatch to accommodate ladder

  • fitting a 3 stage aluminium loft ladder 

In a 1980's, 3 bed, semi-detached house on Hornbeam Road, Tamworth, Birmingham.

The owner of this property had a truss roof and did not want to cut out and brace the ceiling timbers. Instead they wanted a custom hatch built to fit in between. Because the joists were only 460mm apart there was not much room to get up though the hatch into the loft with suitcases. For this reason they asked for the hatch to be extended in length to accommodate them and a suitcase when climbing up though the hatch. We built them a custom hatch 460mm/1000mm and dissolved the architrave into the wall in order maximise the available width.

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Loft Ladder in Coleshill, Birmingham

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Here is a great example of:

  • Enlarging a loft aperture, 

  • Installing a larger, custom built loft hatch,

  • Installing a 3 stage loft ladder

In a 1990's, 3 bed, detached house in Kendal Avenue, Coleshill, Birmingham.

This was a straight forward job of pushing back a cross beam (noggin) to square up the aperture. This was done in order to make the loft hatch wider so I could accommodate a 3 stage loft ladder at 90 degrees to the stairs. It's really important to widen out the hatch to allow yourself plenty of room for you and your belongings to easily fit though the loft opening- safely and securely.

If you would like a quote over the phone, via email or in person please fill in our request a quote form and we'll get straight back to you. 

Installing a Velux Roof Window in to a victorian house in Sutton Coldfield

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This is a great example how how to bring more natural light into your home.

  • fitting a VELUX roof window

  • 1140mm/1180mm 

  • center pivot, pv white coated roof window

in a 5 bedroom detached victorian period house on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

This roof window insulation is a fantastic example of how to bring more light into your house. We installed a very large Velux roof window over the stairs between to floors of this victorian house which brought massive amount of extra natural light into the both floors of the house. The natural light that roof windows bring into a house can transform the way a space looks and feels. Brightening and lightening up overwise quite a dark space. 

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Loft Ladder, Custom Hatch, Insulation Top Up, Boarding and Lights in Worcester

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This job shows how easy it is to turn your unused loft space into a clean, safe, habitable space to store your suitcases, Christmas tree, old records, etc:

  • Boarding out a loft in Victorian terrace house

  • Raising loft floor to accommodate insulation

  • Enlarging the loft opening

  • Installing a larger custom built hatch

  • Fitting a 3 stage aluminium loft ladder

in a 3 bed, Victorian terrace house on Ostlor Drive, St John's, Worcester

This old loft space was dusty and full of rubbish and unsafe to walk on. We laid a frame across the existing ceiling joists, insulated the cavity with 100mm of Earthwool top up, laid 18mm P5 moisture resistant tongue and groove loft boards. We also fitted a fix point 3 stage loft ladder, a custom drop down loft hatch and a light. 

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Timber Loft Ladder Installation in Solihull, Birmingham

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This is another great example of a wooden loft ladder being fitting in a modern house:

  • Widening / cutting out the plaster board ceiling 

  • Fitting a timber bi-folding loft ladder 

in a 5 bed, detached house with a truss roof, built in 1995 on Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull, Birmingham

This was the perfect solution for this family. They wanted a ladder the was really simple to use, lightweight with big, flat, sturdy footsteps. The ladder had to be easy to lower and stow away, feel safe and strong as they wanted to feel comfortable using it regularly. Fakro's LWK bi-folding timber loft ladder with the extra large opening 60cm/120cm was ideal for their usage.

If you would like a quote over the phone, via email or in person please fill in our request a quote form and we'll get straight back to you. 

Loft Boarding in Oldbury, Birmingham

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Here is a great example of:

  • Boarding out a loft in a new build house

  • Boarding around an inverted truss roof

  • Raising loft floor to accommodate insulation

  • Fitting a timber folding loft ladder

in a modern, four bed, detached house: Taylor Way, Oldbury, Birmingham

This job was a great example of how you can utilise even the most cluttered of lofts to create great small spaces to store your bits and pieces.

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Loft Ladder and Custom Built Hatch in Worcester

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This job demonstrates how well you can utilise your loft space by simply widening out your loft hatch to gain larger, safer access to your loft for storage:

  • Widening out the loft opening, 

  • Installing a large, custom built loft hatch,

  • Installing a 3 stage loft ladder

In a 1990's, 2 bed bugalow on Cavendish Street, Worcester

This was a straight forward job of removing a cross beam (noggin) to square up the aperture. This was done in order to make the loft hatch wider so I could accommodate a 3 stage loft ladder. It's really important to widen out the hatch to allow yourself plenty of room for you and your belongings to easily fit though the loft opening- safely and securely.

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Loft Boarding, Raised Floor, Boarding Over Pipes in Warwick

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This boarding job was a great example of how you can board out your loft around and over pipes safely:

  • Boarding out a loft with 18mm P5 moister resistant tongue & groove boards

  • Raising the floor level to accommodate water pipes

  • Raising loft floor level 200mm to accommodate insulation

  • Installing a UPVC loft hatch

  • Fitting a 3 stage aluminium loft ladder

in a 3 bed, semi-detached house on Claypitts Boulevard, Warwick

The couple that owned this property were concerned that they wouldn't be able to use there loft space as there were water pipes running across the ceiling level, We demonstrated how it was possible to raise the level of the loft floor to cover over the pipes safely, including leaving access points at stop taps. We also removed the tongue and groove system from every third board for quick access to any part of there loft, instead of having to pick up the entire floor in the case of an emergency which require access to the pipes. All of our boards are screwed down into place to ensure they are easy to bring back up again if needs be

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