Telescopic Loft Ladder Review

When you have a very small opening, or an area like a closet, where you need access to get into your attic, a telescopic loft ladder is the ideal solution. This style of ladder is specifically designed for tight openings. That said, one of the more popular telescoping ladders is one from Werner. Here's a closer look at the Werner AA8 Televator Telescoping Attic Ladder.

As a do-it-yourself project, you'll find this ladder to be pretty upfront and easy to install. The opening need only be 22 X 22 inches and the total time to install is roughly 2-3 hours at most. I want to mention that this unit does not include the door itself, although they do provide a handy template to use in making one yourself.

The instruction manual that comes included is very detailed. You won't be guessing as to what to do next. That being the case, the instructions are easy enough to follow for anyone to put together. In fact, this loft ladder is designed to be a one-person job and it really is.

This Werner ladder features:

• 250 pound weight capacity
  
  
• Fits ceilings from 7.4 - 8.4 feet high (The Werner AA10 is available for 10 foot ceilings)
  
  
• Non-marring feet
  
  
• Ladder requires an opening of only 22 x 22 inches
  
  
• Wide 2-7/8" steps
  
  
• Includes all hardware, templates and instructions

Werner has been making ladders of all types for over 60 years now, and this model AA8 is a solid choice for anyone with very tight space limitations. It is so much better than trying to use a step stool or other means to get up into the attic or loft area. I know, I've done that myself for years until I made the decision that I need a safer solution.

You can find this telescopic loft ladder on Amazon, and you'll notice that is has over 25 customer reviews and a 5 star rating. That's very high marks for any product.