{"product_id":"compact-aluminium-concertina-loft-ladder-small-openings","title":"Compact Aluminium Concertina Loft Ladder for Small Openings – 200kg Treads, Telescopic Handrail, 8 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlenty of UK lofts have an opening that no standard folding ladder will fit — a 620mm-long hatch in a narrow landing, a bungalow ceiling well over three metres up, or a trimmed opening between tight joists. This compact aluminium concertina loft ladder is built for exactly those openings. It retracts straight up into a stack barely longer than the hatch itself, carries a full 200kg per step, and comes with a telescopic handrail as standard, so a small hatch no longer means a flimsy ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as a made-to-measure unit for your opening size and floor-to-ceiling height, with eight standard combinations covering openings from 620 x 530mm up to 820 x 530mm and ceiling heights from 1.9m to 3.39m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits openings as small as 620 x 530mm — far smaller than a folding timber ladder needs. Pressure die-cast aluminium construction rated to 200kg per step, so it is a proper working ladder rather than a light-use one. Spring-assisted retractable action that lowers and lifts the ladder under control. A telescopic handrail included, fitted left or right to suit the landing. Eight size combinations, including a 3091–3390mm option for tall bungalow and converted-barn ceilings that most loft ladders cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing a pull-down ladder in a small existing hatch without enlarging the opening; narrow landings where a folding ladder would need too much swing room; tall ceilings up to 3.39m; and any loft used for regular storage where a higher load rating is wanted. Where you also need a fire-rated or fully insulated hatch supplied with the ladder, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/fire-rated-timber-loft-ladder-insulated-hatch\"\u003efire-rated timber loft ladder with insulated hatch\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/heavy-duty-aluminium-concertina-loft-ladder-insulated-hatch\"\u003eheavy-duty concertina loft ladder with insulated hatch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLadder type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetractable concertina (scissor) loft ladder, spring-assisted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure die-cast aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200kg per step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandrail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescopic handrail included (left- or right-hand fitting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening sizes (length x width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e620 x 530mm, 620 x 580mm, 670 x 530mm, 670 x 580mm, 750 x 530mm, 750 x 580mm, 820 x 530mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor-to-ceiling heights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1900–2200mm, 2201–2500mm, 2501–2790mm, 2791–3090mm, 3091–3390mm (opening size is matched to height — see options)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum floor-to-ceiling height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.39m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade to order, typically around 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; ordering guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your finished floor-to-ceiling height first, then the trimmed opening (length in the direction the ladder descends, then width). Each height band is paired with the opening lengths that give the correct tread spacing at that height, which is why the options are listed as height plus size rather than as a free mix. The ladder frame is fixed to the trimming joists inside the opening and the ladder is then adjusted so the feet sit flat on the floor when fully extended; the retracted stack needs clear headroom directly above the opening in the loft. If you are boarding or insulating the loft at the same time, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/pir-insulation-board-foil-faced-2400-x-1200mm\"\u003ePIR insulation board\u003c\/a\u003e, and for a hatch-only fire-rated upgrade our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/fire-rated-insulated-loft-hatch-fr60-flush-access-panel\"\u003efire-rated insulated loft hatch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my existing hatch?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your trimmed opening is at least 620 x 530mm and within one of the height bands listed, choose the matching option. If your opening is larger than the sizes here, our heavy-duty concertina ladder with insulated hatch covers 1200 x 600mm to 1400 x 700mm openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a hatch door?\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the retractable ladder unit with its mounting frame and handrail, made to fit your opening. If you need an insulated or fire-rated hatch supplied with the ladder, choose one of the two hatch-and-ladder products linked above instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the opening size change with ceiling height?\u003c\/strong\u003e A taller ceiling needs more treads, and a concertina ladder gets longer as it gains treads, so the opening has to be long enough for the stack to retract into. The options pair each height band with its correct opening length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it easy to operate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the mechanism is spring-assisted, so the ladder lowers and retracts under control, and the handrail gives a steady hold on the way up and down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it fire rated?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This is a ladder unit, not a fire-rated hatch. Where a fire rating is required at the ceiling, see our fire-rated timber loft ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCustom, unbranded product. Part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/collections\/loft-ladders\"\u003eloft ladders\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubber Roof UK","offers":[{"title":"1900–2200mm \/ 620 x 580mm","offer_id":46165120811199,"sku":"RRUK-LADDER-ALU-CMP-2200-620X580","price":2179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2201–2500mm \/ 620 x 530mm","offer_id":46165120843967,"sku":"RRUK-LADDER-ALU-CMP-2500-620X530","price":2229.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2201–2500mm \/ 620 x 580mm","offer_id":46165120876735,"sku":"RRUK-LADDER-ALU-CMP-2500-620X580","price":2229.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2501–2790mm \/ 670 x 530mm","offer_id":46165120909503,"sku":"RRUK-LADDER-ALU-CMP-2790-670X530","price":2349.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2501–2790mm \/ 670 x 580mm","offer_id":46165120942271,"sku":"RRUK-LADDER-ALU-CMP-2790-670X580","price":2349.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2791–3090mm \/ 750 x 530mm","offer_id":46165120975039,"sku":"RRUK-LADDER-ALU-CMP-3090-750X530","price":2479.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2791–3090mm \/ 750 x 580mm","offer_id":46165121007807,"sku":"RRUK-LADDER-ALU-CMP-3090-750X580","price":2479.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3091–3390mm \/ 820 x 530mm","offer_id":46165121040575,"sku":"RRUK-LADDER-ALU-CMP-3390-820X530","price":2509.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1804\/9727\/files\/compact-aluminium-concertina-loft-ladder-installed-small-hatch.jpg?v=1788818180","url":"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/compact-aluminium-concertina-loft-ladder-small-openings","provider":"Rubber Roof UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}