Yes it does sound rather unusual doesn’t it? You may not have come across one of these before but if you start to research the subject you will see that they are indeed available. It might sound like something of a luxury but in reality you will find that it could be worthwhile having in some situations, so let’s explore what it is all about in more detail.
The idea is that whenever you want to go up into your loft, all you have to do is find the remote control for your loft ladder. Just press the button and everything will start working for you. The ladder will drop down gradually and extend to the floor, ready for you to climb up it and into the attic. What could be easier than that?
It is certainly a lot easier than having to reach up and pull down the ladder on your own. Provided you stand well clear as it comes down the whole process is really very easy and pleasant – all you have to do is to wait for it to complete and then you can go up the ladder into your attic just as you normally would.
Of course you should expect these types of loft ladders to be rather more expensive than the traditional manually operated ones. For example one particular model made from wood costs over £5,000! However every single aspect of the loft ladder is exceptional, with more than just the mechanism being beautifully made. The wooden construction is chunky and second to none, and there are some cheaper electric loft ladders around too if you want them.
Ideally you should think about getting this kind of loft ladder professionally installed, to ensure that it is working beautifully and it goes in without a hitch. You should also consider whether the extra expense of an electric loft ladder might be just what you need. If you have trouble with your hands or your arms aren’t as strong as they used to be, you could end up being grateful for spending the additional funds on a loft ladder with an electric function on it. Just make sure you keep the remote control close by and in the same place all the time. If you can do that you won’t be running around the house trying to remember where you put it last!