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CHALANCON Wooden Loft Ladder, 36 mm Insulated Hatch
CHALANCON 36 loft ladder, all wood, 12 treads, 12 casing sizes from 110 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm.
30 mm insulation and a 36 mm hatch. For ceiling heights up to 280 cm; requires 134 or 148 cm of floor space and 160 or 166 cm of opening clearance. Maximum load 160 kg; EN 14975 standard.
Handrail included. A good compromise between the entry-level 26 mm version and the better-insulated 46 or 86 mm versions, with the same all-wood ladder and casing sizes.
CHALANCON Wooden Loft Ladder, 36 mm Insulated Hatch
The CHALANCON 36 is a wooden loft ladder, with a wooden ladder and casing, and a 36 mm hatch containing 30 mm of insulation. It sits between the entry-level 26 mm version and the better-insulated 46 and 86 mm versions.
Its 40 cm-wide ladder has 12 treads. It comes in 12 casing sizes, from 110 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm, for ceiling heights up to 280 cm. The handrail is supplied.
Key features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | CHALANCON 36 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Hatch thickness | 36 mm |
| Insulation thickness | 30 mm |
| Available casing sizes | 12 sizes: 110, 120, 130 or 140 cm long by 55, 60 or 70 cm wide |
| Maximum ceiling height | 280 cm |
| Number of treads | 12 |
| Ladder width | 40 cm |
| Floor space required | 134 or 148 cm, depending on the casing |
| Opening clearance | 160 or 166 cm, depending on the casing |
| Height when folded | 58 cm |
| Casing height | 135 mm |
| Maximum load | 160 kg |
| Standard | EN 14975 |
| Handrail | Included |
Package contents
- Ladder with casing and hatch
- Handrail
Key points
- ✓ 30 mm insulation: 36 mm hatch
- ✓ All wood: ladder and casing, 12 treads
- ✓ 12 casing sizes: from 110 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm
- ✓ Ceiling height: up to 280 cm
- ✓ Handrail included
- ✓ Maximum load: 160 kg, EN 14975 standard
Range comparison
Wooden loft ladders for ceiling heights up to 280 cm: the features that matter when choosing, model by model.
| Model | Insulation thickness | Construction | Maximum height | Floor space required | Load | Handrail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSTE 26 | 20 mm (26 mm hatch) | Wood | 280 cm | 130 cm | 150 kg | No |
| NEGGIA 26 | 20 mm (26 mm hatch) | Wood | 280 cm | 135 cm | 160 kg | No |
| CHALANCON 26 | 20 mm (26 mm hatch) | Wood | 280 cm | 148 cm | 160 kg | Included |
| CHALANCON 36 | 30 mm (36 mm hatch) | Wood | 280 cm | 134 or 148 cm | 160 kg | Included |
| CHALANCON 46 | 40 mm (46 mm hatch) | Wood | 280 cm | 128 or 142 cm | 160 kg | Included |
| CHALANCON 56 | 50 mm (56 mm hatch) | Wood | 280 cm | 151 cm | 160 kg | Included |
| CHALANCON 86 | 80 mm (86 mm hatch) | Wood | 280 cm | 139 or 147 cm | 160 kg | Included |
Choosing the right loft ladder
The CHALANCON 36 suits lofts used for storage that are lightly heated or unheated, when you want a little more insulation than a 26 mm hatch without switching ranges. Above a bedroom, the 86 mm version remains the most effective.
Allow 134 or 148 cm of floor space, depending on the casing, and 160 to 166 cm of clearance to open the hatch.
Installation advice
Ceiling opening: prepare an opening to fit the chosen casing, allowing approximately 5 mm of clearance all around. Check that there is at least 135 mm of clear height above the ceiling to accommodate the casing.
Fixing: secure the casing to the floor structure (joists and trimmer joists) using screws suitable for the material, following the instructions. Check that it is square before fully tightening: a twisted casing will prevent the hatch from closing properly.
Adjustment: unfold the ladder, measure the ceiling height and trim the final section so it rests flat on the floor. Fit the handrail. Finally, join the loft insulation around the casing to avoid thermal bridges.
Care and protection
Once a year, check that the screws are tight, inspect the joints between ladder sections and make sure the hatch opening mechanism works properly. Lubricate the mechanisms if opening becomes stiff, and dust the treads.
The hatch can be painted to match the ceiling. Take care not to block the seal between the hatch and casing, which provides the airtight seal.
Frequently asked questions
Which loft ladder fits a 140 x 80 cm ceiling opening?
The largest CHALANCON casing measures 140 x 70 cm. For a 140 x 80 cm ceiling opening, reduce the opening by 10 cm with a trimmer fixed between the joists, then install the 140 x 70 cm casing.
Wooden or metal loft ladder: which should you choose?
Wooden treads feel warmer underfoot, and a wooden casing is easy to integrate into a ceiling. Metal allows slimmer side rails and higher load capacities. The CHALANCON 36 is made entirely of wood and has a 160 kg load capacity.
How much floor space is needed to unfold the CHALANCON 36?
Allow 134 or 148 cm of floor space, depending on the casing, and 160 to 166 cm of clearance to open the hatch and unfold the ladder.
How do I choose the casing size for a loft ladder?
Choose the casing to suit the ceiling opening: its dimensions correspond to the opening required in the ceiling, allowing approximately 5 mm of clearance around it for installation. Measure the existing opening, or the one you can create between the joists, then choose the casing closest in size without exceeding it.
Does a loft ladder need to be cut to length?
Yes, in most cases. The ladder is supplied to suit the maximum height and is trimmed at the bottom so the final section rests flat on the floor. Measure the ceiling height, unfold the ladder and cut it as directed in the instructions.
- Width (cm)
- 40
- Number of treads
- 12
- Standard
- EN 14975
- Footprint (cm)
- 134 / 148
- Closed staircase height (cm)
- 58
- maximum load (kg)
- 160
- clearance space (cm)
- 160 / 166
- wooden housing height (mm)
- 135
- Insulation thickness (mm)
- 30
- Handrail included
- YES
- Floor-to-ceiling height (cm)
- 280
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