Now fit the catch leaver over the operator. Locate it into the operator. Make sure the lever points towards the trapdoor edge and fully sits within the travel stop ring. You will use this to fit a twist catch. This twist catch is what will open the trap door. As such, make sure you leave enough space, so it does not catch on the edge of the opening and prevent the trap door from being brought down. Step three: Fit the twist catch As you’ll see, we’ve included all the major brands, so from Youngman to FAKRO, Manthorpe and Werner, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out more.

We deliver to all postal areas in the UK, including England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. YouTube sets this cookie to measure bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Homeowners and professional fitters can benefit from fitting a FAKRO loft ladder. So how do you install one?You will use this to access the loft ladder. First, take the pole and fit the covering on the bottom of the pole. Then take the hook that will pull the door/ladder down and attach it accordingly. You can screw this in place to ensure it doesn’t fall off.

Note: Take care not to push or pull the box frame out of place when fitting the screws upwards. This can cause problems with the way the hatch lid closes. It can also cause problems with the way the ladder extends and sits when fully extended. Ensure the ladder opens the correct way and position it square to the ceiling. This guarantees the battens nailed to the sides support the ladder.

Remove the original trapdoor and its hinges. Then remove any support battens from the four faces of the loft trap. This should make the faces of the frame flat. Any left screw holes can be filled with wood glue for better performance. YouTube sets this cookie to register a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Place the ends of the ‘V’ rod through the holes in the tips/stiles. Now lower the ‘V’ rod to the loft floor. Make sure this lines up with the centre of the ladder. Using some rope and timber, temporarily attach timber around the short ends of the frame so that it hangs from the timber. After doing this, attach the springs. Step three: Hang the ladder in the holder from the frame of the attic

Once you have identified the centre and found a suitable space for the twist catch, drill a hole about 13mm (half an inch) at the cross section. Clear off any debris and slot through the catch operator so the long part is facing into the attic.Fitting instructions for these types of ladders can be found in Manthorpe’s instruction manual. Here we’ve broken it down into simple steps to help make the process easier for you. We’ve also broken down the instructions for the GLL256 and GLL257 loft ladder fittings so that you can see the differences when it comes to installing the two models. Step one: (If needed) Hang the trap door Place the ladder in the position you want the ladder to open. Place small sections of timber board behind the frame and screw the ladder’s box frame in place. As with any ladder fitting, read the instructions that come with the ladder to ensure you do not fit it incorrectly. So, how do you fit a loft ladder? Let’s help you with that! We have created a comprehensive guide to help make the installation process easier for you. Method two: Nail the box to the ceiling joists with a hammer and nails. Step three: (Timber ladders) Cut the ladder to the required height

This is what will be used to catch the door when it is closed using the twist catch. So, make sure to test and measure the distances accurately. Step five: Measure the distance from the floor to the loft floor Now open the hatch door and draw a vertical line on the inside of the trapdoor frame. Ensure that it corresponds with the centre line of the trapdoor catch.Now using your drill, create a 13mm ( ½ an inch) hole in the centre. Sand it to smooth out any rough edges.