Interesting telesteps telescopic loft ladder video.
If you ignore the fact the video is a little dated looking, it does actually show a very clever telescopic ladder design.
Idea if you have a narrow or steep loft access.
Plus points are you get a very sturdy, safe design in an incredibly tight space.
This is an excellect design for a loft ladder and telescopic ladders also make for brilliant general purpose ladder as they fit in most boots / trunks of small cars.
Telestep Telescopic Loft Ladder Video
Down sides for a general purpose ladder, telescopic ladders are are quite heavy for some people and may not be suitable if you plan to carry your telescopic ladder far from your car.
Top tip: If you do buy a telescopic ladder as a general purpose ladder make sure you keep your fingers clear when you drop the ladder down to it’s original size.
Xtend and Climb Telescopic Ladder Video
However neither the weight or potential to jamb your fingers is relevant to the telescopic loft ladder design as it is always secured at the top.
