Good Questions: Loft Ladder Suggestions?

Hello AT,

I need some ideas as to where I can purchase a loft ladder. I've contacted some carpenters, but always told the job is to small.
Does anyone know of any other ideas as to how to get up to my lofted bed area or where I can purchase a loft ladder that looks good? The area is approx 8'6" high.

Thanks, Hostos

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Dear Hostos,

We say go one of two ways: get a simple tall wood ladder and put it up there (Rustic) or go for a rolling library ladder (vintage). We've found some links below for you to look at. We also know that there is a ladder company in NYC that specializes in this type of rolling ladder, but we can't remember the name. If anyone has an idea, we'd love to hear it.

• Classic Library Rolling Ladder System at Rockler
• The same Rolling Ladder System at Putnam
• Alaco Ladders
• Solid Oak Rolling Library Ladders by Demco
• Library Ladders by Spiral Stairs of America
• A further list of links on Thomas.net

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Hey all, So I have a similar question but a little more complicated. I have a hatch skylight that goes directly from a wall in my livingroom to the roof. I need to find some sort of SECURE wall ladder to mount to the wall so that I can get up to the roof regularly. I thought of mounting several industrial bars (like stair rails or towel bars) to the wall on top of one another, but Im afriad it wont be strong enough. So does anyone have any ladder or other creative suggestions? Thanks a lot! The ladder has to be around 6-8 feet high and rather slim.

Noticed the help call by Hostos...don't know how old the quest is but here's help:

nycreativecarpentry@hotmail.com makes Custom loft & library ladders and sometimes offers some stock ladders on eBay.

The standard ladders are wood (pick your species);

stained & varnished or painted;

assembled or knocked down; 19 1/2" wide with 7 1/2" steps; & made to fit your floor to floor height.

Gene

My custom closet came with a beautiful modern stainless steel ladder. The company was called Visser Closets library ladder

This may be some help on that: http://hubpages.com/hub/Bunk-Bed-Ladder---What-to-Know-Before-You-Buy-It. As well sometimes when doing weird/small type home improvement projects like that I'll go to a Lowe's or a Home Depot and just ask the employees. They sometimes can have good perspectives on that kind of thing or at least help to point in the right direction.

We offer loads of Loft Ladders Also electric ones. But I would take a look at the differant types in pictures. That way you can window shop what it might look like in your own home.