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What will the next generation of loft ladders look like? Premier Loft Ladders help answer that question...
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For many years, loft ladders have largely remained unchanged. Traditionally built from timber, the original loft ladder concept remains a popular and dependable choice. However, fully automatic loft ladders are becoming a popular option, which is the basis for this exciting loft ladder concept. Another key feature is the clear loft hatch door. Therefore, the loft ladder of the future allows light to flood into the room, which is often in a dark landing or hallway.
To learn more about this loft ladder concept, please follow the link below.
Taking a Bold Step - Elite Loft Ladder case study
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Loft ladders do not come any bolder than this stunning Elite concertina loft ladder from Premier Loft Ladders. It has been finished in 'Sulphur Yellow' powder coat. Two identical ladders were ordered by US steel fabrication and installation specialists Alloy Construction Service. For safety purposes, the loft ladders needed a bright yellow powder coat finish and had to be fitted with two telescopic handrails. Visit Premier Loft Ladders web site to learn more about the Elite and read the full case study.
Timber loft ladder provides access to solar inverters in new-build housing development
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The Designo timber loft ladder has been chosen for a new-build housing project in the Shropshire village of Kinlet. The development of fifteen energy efficient homes utilises the latest green technology, including air-source heat pumps and photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. As such, an insulated and airtight loft ladder was required for gaining access into the loft space to maintain the solar inverters. The Designo, from Premier Loft Ladders, offers a U-Value of 0.60 W/m2K and a class 4 certified airtight seal. Furthermore, it benefits from a load rating of 180kg per tread. As a result, it offers the perfect means of access into the lofts for maintenance of the solar inverters.Read the full case study and explore the image gallery...
The Elite Retractable Ladder Instils Confidence
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Using a step-ladder to access a loft is not convenient or safe. As such, it is not surprising that Lydia was not confident taking items in and out of her loft. To make the most of this valuable storage space the ‘Elite' retractable ladder from Premier Loft Ladders was fitted above the existing hatch. This easy-to-use, heavy-duty retractable loft ladder instilled the confidence that was previously missing. Read our case study to learn more and view the photo gallery to see the finished result…
Easy-to-use wall access loft ladder for modern family home
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This New Forest family home features an impressive double-height landing space. A small hatch positioned 2.65m above the floor-level provides access to the loft space, which offers useful storage and contains the boiler. The homeowners wanted easy access to the loft. The easy-to-use 'Supreme Vertical' wall access loft ladder from Premier Loft Ladders provided the perfect solution.Despite being manually operated, it is very easy to use due to counter-balance springs and gas-strut mechanism. Furthermore, the Supreme Vertical is offered with a made-to-measure insulated hatch, which avoids having a separate (independently operated) door. In addition, the heavy-duty construction makes it ideal for regular use and long-term durability.Visit our website to read the full case study and view the picture gallery. You can also find the 'Supreme Vertical' in NBS Source.
Loft ladders for Passivhaus (Passive House) projects
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The drive towards cutting emissions and the enhanced focus on sustainability means buildings constructed to Passivhaus standards are becoming increasingly popular. Choosing the right products for these building projects is essential, especially when aiming to achieve Passivhaus certification.Premier Loft Ladders offer three loft ladders that pass the strict requirements for passive building standards and are certified by the Passivhaus Institut; the Designo, Klimatec 160 and LWT. They are designed to offer high thermal insulation and an airtight seal. However, what differentiates them from other loft ladders are the extra steps that have been taken to minimise thermal bridging.Our entry-level Passivhaus certified loft ladder is the LWT, which features a folding wooden ladder and is available in a range of standard sizes. It boasts an impressive U-Value of 0.51 W/m2K. The Designo is supplied made-to-measure to suit a wide range of aperture dimensions and ceilings heights of up to 3.3m. It also has an innovative 6-point locking mechanism for a window-tight seal all the way around the hatch, as well as a patented sealing and insulation tape pre-assembled to the outside edges of the hatch box, which offers an airtight seal with the building.For more demanding situations, the Klimatec 160 offers not only superb thermal insulation and an airtight seal, but it also benefits from 30-minute fire protection. Furthermore, the high strength steel ladder is finished in a durable powder-coat and is rated for up to 250 kg per tread. As such, the Klimatec 160 is an ideal solution for commercial and industrial use.For further details, please visit our web site: https://www.premierloftladders.co.uk/passive-house-applications/ Alternately if you would like to discuss your project, please call us on call 0345 9000 195 or send an email to sales@premierloftladders.co.uk.
Ecco loft ladder steps up to the challenge
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Premier Loft Ladders were approached for a challenging project requiring a loft ladder suitable for providing safe and easy access to the loft of a period home. However, the high ceiling and small opening presented an issue, ruling out many loft ladders. Furthermore, safety was an important consideration to the home owners. As such, the retractable ladder needed at least one handrail and wide non-slip treads. Also, it was essential that the ladder was robust and stable. The Ecco concertina loft ladder perfectly fit the particularly tight constraints for this project. Also, the counter-balance spring system meant it was easy to operate.
20 years of reaching new heights
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Premier Loft Ladders are celebrating their 20th anniversary of supplying the highest quality loft ladders. Over the years, Premier Loft Ladders continue to offer the very best technical and design advice to both the architectural and construction industry, as well as private homeowners. Furthermore, their product range has steadily evolved to support changing industry trends and needs. This is best demonstrated by their expanding range of highly insulated and Passive House certified loft ladders that help to support a more sustainable future. Contact Premier Loft Ladders to find out more and discuss your project.
Elite Vertical loft ladder proves to be the perfect solution for a New Build project in France
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Jill Ranford and Patrick Taggart are the proud owners of a beautiful new build home in Southern France. The main bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with access to a loft via a wall hatch located 2.7m up from the floor. Therefore, a loft ladder was required that could be easily operated at that height and could be folded behind the wall hatch door without taking up much loft space. The Elite Vertical Loft Ladder proved to be the perfect solution for Jill and Patrick’s needs. Read about their experience...
Retractable Gantry Ladder for TV Camera Operator
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Premier Loft Ladders were recently approached by Dean McGill of McEng – Metalwork & Maintenance for a rather unusual application. Dean needed a replacement retractable ladder for access to a TV camera operator gantry at a famous Premier League football stadium.Positioned above a seating area, high-up in the stadium, the gantry required a ladder that could be neatly retracted out of the way when not in use. It also had to be operable from above and below. Furthermore, because the existing ladder was broken, the replacement ladder was needed as soon as possible so it could be fitted before the next match.The Elite loft ladder was the most suitable option. This heavy-duty retractable ladder is rated to 200kg per tread, making it a safe option for use by the camera operator (plus any equipment they may be carrying). It was also able to reach the 3.3m high gantry.Read the full case study and learn more about the Elite...
Keeping in the warmth - Loft Access Hatch and Ladder
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The days are getting shorter and the weather getting colder – winter is on its way. If considering a new loft access hatch and ladder it is important to choose one that offers good thermal insulation and an airtight seal. This will help to keep in the warmth and lower energy costs.
We have produced a useful guide that is available for download. It is designed to help you understand the important features to look for when choosing an insulated loft ladder. The guide also includes a quick reference tool for our insulated loft ladder product range.
120 minutes fire protection - Isotec loft ladder
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The Isotec is a heavy duty commercial loft ladder offering up to 120 minutes fire protection. It also offers very high thermal insulation (U value 0.33 W/m2K) and an airtight seal (class 4). Available in both standard sizes and made-to-measure. The steel retractable ladder with insulated hatch is ideal for commercial and industrial projects, especially where 3rd-party contractors will be required to enter the roof space or plant room. Visit our web site to learn more or find the Isotec product data and BIM object on NBS Source.
Compact loft ladder for fire escape – Case Study from Premier Loft Ladders
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Building contractor Eversley Building Services Ltd required a roof access ladder for emergency use in the event of a fire. However, the application constraints presented many challenges, in particular the small skylight aperture. As such, a particularly compact loft ladder was needed. Furthermore, because the loft ladder would be used during an emergency, it had to be easy-to-operate and safe for its occupants. Read more about this challenging project and how the Piccolo Premium provided the ideal solution...
Customised heavy duty retractable ladder in stunning Saffron Yellow finish
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Premier Loft Ladders offer customers the option to customise their heavy duty retractable ladders with any RAL code powder-coat finish of their choice. This 'Supreme' loft ladder in Saffron Yellow is particularly stunning. The bold finish makes the ladder a statement feature. It also offers valuable health and safety benefits, as it is difficult to miss when extended and in use. Visit our web site to see more examples of powder coat finishes applied to our heavy duty retractable loft ladders.
Elite access to rooflight
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Making the most of outdoor space in an urban environment is very important. With land at a premium, more people are converting their flat roof space to a garden retreat. How do you get to it though? A full size staircase takes up a lot of room and can be quite expensive, especially for occasional use. This Premier Loft Ladders customer had exactly that problem at her Hammersmith, London apartment. Learn how the Elite loft ladder saved both space and money, while still providing safe and convenient access to the flat roof...
Glass loft hatch ladder from Premier Loft Ladders maintains period feature in Victorian home
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Glass loft hatches are an attractive period feature and offer a source of natural light into otherwise dark areas of a home. However, they are often the only way to access the home’s loft and finding a suitable loft ladder for a glass loft hatch is not easy. Premier Loft Ladders were able to offer an innovative solution for this very problem, allowing the owners of a traditional Victorian home the benefit of easy access to the loft, as well as maintaining period features and not obscuring the natural light.Learn more about this case study and the versatile Piccolo Premium Vertical loft ladder...
Loft ladder for sloped ceiling loft hatch
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Anyone with a sloped ceiling loft hatch will appreciate the difficulty of finding a suitable loft ladder, particularly when positioned over a staircase. This is exactly the problem faced by Michael Hall, who needed an easy to operate loft ladder to provide safe access to the loft space in his home.
The Elite Vertical loft ladder from Premier Loft Ladders provided the perfect solution. It's highly engineered counter-balance system makes it easy to operate, as well as being safe. In addition, the Elite Vertical is designed for heavy duty use. As such, it is particularly robust and rigid.
Loft ladders solutions for a truss roof
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Finding a loft ladder to fit within truss roof rafters and narrow ceiling joists can be a challenging task. However, there are still a wide variety of options to consider. For example, space saving concertina loft ladders are easy to operate, providing robust and durable access to an attic. Made-to-measure folding wooden loft ladders, such as the 'Quadro', are available for widths of 550mm and offer minimal protrusion in the loft space above. Explore our range of made-to-measure and space saving retractable ladders on NBS Source, or visit our website for more information.
How its made: The Supreme F30 loft ladder
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Have you ever wondered how a commercial grade loft ladder is made?
Read our blog to learn about how the Supreme F30 fire rated loft ladder is made.
The Supreme F30 with wooden hatch box is a great choice for commercial and industrial use where fire protection is required. The heavy duty loft ladder offers both strength and durability, yet remains very easy to operate (just 3 kg operating load).
Isotec 200 loft ladder offers superb thermal insulation and 60 minutes fire rating
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The high strength Isotec 200 loft ladder offers superb thermal insulation with a U-value of 0.17 W/m2K and a class 4 certified airtight seal. In addition, it offers 60 minutes fire and heat protection (tested according to EN 1634-1, EN1363-1, ÖNORM 3860). The Isotec 200 loft ladder is ideally suited for energy efficient, low-carbon buildings where fire protection is needed.
Isotec fire rated loft ladder NBS specification now available
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Premier Loft Ladders have made choosing and specifying your next fire rated loft ladder even easier. Product data for the high-spec Isotec loft ladder is now available within NBS Plus.
The Isotec offers superb strength and very high thermal insulation. It also provides fire protection for up to 120 minutes. As such, it is a great solution for a wide range of projects.
To help designers and architects, Premier Loft Ladders has made technical data for the Isotec fire rated loft ladder available within NBS Plus. It can be found within section L30 (clause 421).
New Product - Ecco Concertina Loft Ladder
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The Ecco concertina loft ladder features the very latest technology to achieve excellent thermal insulation and an airtight seal. The 4-point latching system ensures an airtight seal all the way around the hatch, while WDL tape provides an insulating seal between the hatch box and ceiling structure.
Ideal for residential and light-duty commercial projects.
The lightweight yet strong and durable aluminium loft ladder is easy to open and close. It is also suitable for smaller ceiling openings (as small as 800mm x 550mm).
New Product - Skylark fully electric foldaway attic stairs
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Skylark electric folding wooden loft ladders are now available from Premier Loft Ladders. The perfect solution for anyone planning to upgrade their old wooden loft ladder. They provide the beautiful aesthetics of a wooden loft ladder, with the convenience of electric operation.
For more information, visit our web site.
New Product Announcement - The Quadro wooden loft ladder...
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The Quadro wooden loft ladder is the solution when ‘standard’ is simply not good enough. It is supplied as an easy to fit, made-to-measure unit. The 3-part folding wooden ladder is contained within, and attached to, a laminated wooden hatch box and an insulated trapdoor. The Quadro wooden loft ladder offers very good energy efficiency thanks to an insulated trapdoor with an airtight 4-point locking mechanism.
Passive House certified loft ladder
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The Passivhaus Institute has recently awarded the Designo wooden loft ladder certification for use in passive house projects. Available from Premier Loft Ladders, the Designo features the latest innovations in loft ladder design to perfectly balance aesthetics with performance. It offers excellent thermal efficiency (U value 0.60 W/m2K) and an airtight seal (class 4) thanks to a highly insulated trapdoor with 6-point locking mechanism.
Passivhaus certified loft ladder with fire protection
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The Klimatec 160 is a high performance solution for passive and low carbon buildings. Not only does it offer superb thermal insulation and an airtight seal, but it also benefits from 30-minute fire protection. The Klimatec 160 is the latest product in the Premier Loft Ladders range to be certified by the Passivhaus Institut (PHI) for use in passive buildings. It offers very high thermal insulation, achieving a U-value of just 0.34 W/m2K. It also features a class 4 certified airtight seal. As such, it is extremely effective at keeping the warmth in the building.
Premier Loft Ladders add loft hatches and loft doors to their growing product portfolio
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Premier Loft Ladders understand that ‘one-size does not fit all’. That is why our Designo and ISO loft doors are made-to-measure. These insulated doors are available in a wide range of sizes and can be fitted with security locks and other accessories. CAD drawings are now available for download from Premier Loft Ladders website.
Premier Loft Ladders provide a safe, convenient and discrete solution for access to a premium car dealership plant room
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Premier Loft Ladders has helped Horizon Construction provide a safe and convenient access solution to a 1st floor plant room within a premium car showroom. What made this project particularly challenging was the 1.8m deep ceiling void. In addition, the access point was also in a prominent location outside the showroom offices. The solution was a bespoke Supreme heavy duty loft ladder. It offered a safe, discrete and easy-to-use solution for access to the car dealership plant room.Read the full case study...
Premier Loft Ladders release a new range of BIM models
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New BIM objects from Premier Loft Ladders make it even easier for architects and designers to specify the perfect loft ladder their project. They cover a selection of the company’s most popular products, covering a wide range of requirements, from Passivhaus certified loft ladders through to high-performance fire rated models. The NBS authored loft ladder BIM models are available in both Revit and IFC format.
Retractable Roof Access Ladder and Hatch - Case Study
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Premier Loft Ladders were contacted by a specialist food processing plant to replace a damaged retractable roof access ladder. As this presented the only means of access for maintenance of roof top equipment, it was important that the replacement access ladder was strong, durable and easy to operate. The Supreme with flat roof access hatch provided the perfect solution.
Please follow the link below to learn more about this high-specification project...
Shhh! Quiet Please - Quiet Loft Ladder solutions
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When designing a loft ladder, noise is not considered a priority. As such, it is quite normal for a ladder to rattle and squeak. Even the occasional thud or bang is not unusual. Many of these noises are difficult to avoid and are simply a result of the ladder and hatch design. However, there are types of loft ladders that make less noise than others. There are also features that help to reduce noise further. Visit Premier Loft Ladders to learn more...
Supreme loft ladder provides easy access to loft for everyday use in family home
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Sam Beardsley Carpentry, had a client needing a high-spec loft ladder for everyday use in a brand new home. Already familiar with Premier Loft Ladders, Sam got in contact to discuss his project and review the available options. The Supreme was the obvious choice based upon the needs of Sam’s client. The end result was a loft ladder that they were ‘over the moon with’.
To read the full case study, see a video of the installed Supreme and view more images, please visit our website.
Supreme Vertical loft ladder specification available from NBS Source
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Premier Loft Ladders has released technical data and a BIM object on NBS Source for the Supreme Vertical loft ladder. This heavy-duty retractable ladder offers safe and easy access to loft spaces and plant rooms that can only be accessed via an elevated wall hatch. As such, it is easier for architects and designers to find and specify a solution for this otherwise challenging access requirement.The heavy-duty concertina ladder offers a load rating of 200 kg per tread, making it suitable for both residential and commercial projects. It also benefits from being very easy to operate.The product data can be found within section L30 (clause 41 and clause 421).
Taking the right steps to combat fire
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A fire rated loft hatch and ladder provides safe and convenient access into a loft or attic, while still providing up to 120 minutes of fire resistance. It can also provide high levels of thermal insulation and therefore help to keep energy costs down. Premier Loft Ladders has released an application solution guide for fire rated loft ladders. It provides useful tips and advice on subjects such as the choice between aluminium or wooden fire rated loft ladders, as well as considerations such as thermal insulation and strength. You can also find details of their fire rated product range.
Cadet 3 Wooden Loft Ladder available on NBS Plus
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The Cadet 3 from Premier Loft Ladders is now available on NBS Plus. The wooden loft ladder is available in a range of standard sizes and is supplied ready to fit. Also, it features attractive styling with concealed hinges and white trap-door, as well as thermal insulation and an airtight seal. Please visit our web site for further details and links to the NBS product specification.
The 'Supreme' Electric ladder lives up to its name
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Electric loft ladders offer a superb solution for easy access to loft spaces. Especially for rooms with a very high ceiling, such as this property in Edinburgh.The challenge…Premier Loft Ladders received an enquiry from Magnus in Edinburgh who discovered the loft access specialist through an internet search. Magnus’ goal was to purchase a sturdy retractable ladder as part of a larger project; altering the loft space to function as a study, separate from the living area below.The ladder had to offer reliable, safe access to and from the loft whilst bearing in mind a high ceiling of 3.5 metres with restricted space for the ladder to deploy when opening. Ease of operation was also of great importance to Magnus so that deploying and stowing the ladder away could be made as effortless as possible.The Solution…With a heavy-duty aluminium structure and space saving qualities, the Supreme Electric from Premier Loft Ladders was chosen for this application.The Supreme Electric comes with a reliable motor, hard wired to the main supply via a control box and backup battery so it can be deployed and retracted effortlessly with the push of a button! Hard wired switches were also supplied, one on the landing and one in the loft area next to the opening so the ladder can be operated from above and below.The ladder itself features large treads (140mm deep) and a telescopic hand rail as standard, with an additional handrail added for this specific application providing safe, easy access to and from the loft.Installation Challenges…After the Supreme Electric ladder had been installed, there was found to be an issue preventing it from operating automatically. During this time Magnus could still use the ladder manually, thanks to the override option and counterbalance spring design.We worked with Magnus and his electrician to try and resolve the issue. This included checking warning indicators and working through a trouble-shooting guide. Unfortunately, it was not possible to fully diagnose the problem.As such, we sent replacement components for the ladder which were successfully installed by a different firm to the original installation team. After this the ladder operated perfectly, for which Magnus was very grateful.The results…A perfect solution was achieved for Magnus. The Supreme Electric ladder was positioned comfortably in the available space and gave him a safe, reliable access to and from the loft.
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