Telescoping Attic Stairs

There are four basic types of attic ladders and telescoping attic stairs are one of them, with the other three being:

• True Folding Stairs
• Disappearing Stairs
• Accordion Staircases

Telescoping attic stairs are one of the most recent and up to date in design. They do not occupy much space, and are ideal for small homes and certain designs come equipped with hand rails or grab rails for individual safety.

A telescopic attic ladder or any ladder that is of a telescopic design has many advantages and they come in various models. Telescopic attic ladders are normally made of metal and are tubular in construction with the side rails collapsing within them.

Certain companies have designs where a 14 foot ladder can shrink down to approximately 33 inches for storage purposes. This particular make of telescopic attic ladder has side rails that are made of jointed scissor segments which fold together which is ideal for storage. It can be understood why this model is ideal for ceilings with small openings.

Attic ladders should be chosen for their durability and frequency of usage. Ideally one would go in for a ladder that is sturdy, yet easy to use and maintain. Also, when shopping for an telescoping attic ladder one should look at the thickness of the steps. These should be in excess of 3-4 inches for a firm toe hold and it would be ideal if these have metal rods beneath the treads.

Attention should be paid to the thickness of the hardware. Heavier hardware will sustain for longer time, without much maintenance. It would be appropriate to read the warranty prior to the purchase.

The latest in trends is the Werner Televator. With this novel invention Werner has given the home owners an easy and secure access to overhead spaces in their homes and garages. It is easy to handle and provides easy maneuverability for accessing places for repairs etc.

The Televator telescoping attic ladder is easier to handle and install compared to traditional attic ladders; so easy that it can be installed by one person. It fits any opening size 22 x 22 or larger and can be used as a replacement for traditional attic ladders.

In addition the Televator series boasts a quiet and easy to open and close light-weight aluminum telescoping attic stairs which has a combined load capacity of 250lbs. (weight of the user and materials) and it can be folded and stored compactly in the ceiling when not in use.

Available in 8' and 10' sizes it eliminates the requirement of sawing off the legs to suit the height of the ceiling (AA08 and AA10 models). A rod is provided to assist in lowering the spring assisted telescoping ladder. These aluminum telescoping attic stairs weighs a mere 36lbs.