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COSTE Insulated Wooden Folding Loft Ladder, 26 mm
COSTE 26 folding loft ladder, all wood, 12 treads, 120 x 60 or 120 x 70 cm frame.
20 mm insulation, 26 mm hatch. For ceiling heights up to 280 cm; requires 130 cm of floor space and 155 cm of clearance. Maximum load 150 kg; EN 14975 standard.
Supplied without a handrail. The simplest and most economical model in the range, for a storage loft accessed infrequently. For more frequent use, choose a model with a handrail included.
COSTE Insulated Wooden Folding Loft Ladder, 26 mm
The COSTE 26 is a wooden folding loft ladder for accessing a loft through a 120 x 60 or 120 x 70 cm opening. Its 40 cm-wide ladder has 12 treads and folds into a wooden frame.
The 26 mm hatch, including 20 mm of insulation, helps reduce draughts. The ladder is suitable for ceiling heights of up to 280 cm and supports 150 kg. It is supplied without a handrail.
Key specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | COSTE 26 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Hatch thickness | 26 mm |
| Insulation thickness | 20 mm |
| Available frame sizes | 2 sizes: 120 cm long by 60 or 70 cm wide |
| Maximum ceiling height | 280 cm |
| Number of treads | 12 |
| Ladder width | 40 cm |
| Floor space required | 130 cm |
| Clearance required | 155 cm |
| Frame height | 135 mm |
| Maximum load | 150 kg |
| Standard | EN 14975 |
| Handrail | Not included |
Packaging
- Ladder with frame and hatch
Key points
- ✓ 20 mm insulation: 26 mm hatch
- ✓ All wood: ladder and frame, 12 treads
- ✓ Frame: 120 x 60 or 120 x 70 cm
- ✓ Ceiling height: up to 280 cm
- ✓ Without a handrail
- ✓ Maximum load: 150 kg, EN 14975 standard
Range comparison
Wooden folding loft ladders for ceiling heights up to 280 cm: the features to consider, 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 |
How to choose a folding loft ladder
The COSTE is the simplest model in the range: two frame sizes, a 26 mm hatch and no handrail. It is suitable for a storage loft accessed infrequently.
If you regularly carry loads into the loft, choose a model with a handrail, such as the CHALANCON 26, available in 12 frame sizes. When unfolded, the COSTE requires 130 cm of floor space and 155 cm of clearance.
Installation advice
Loft opening: prepare an opening to fit the chosen frame, allowing approximately 5 mm around the perimeter. Check that there is at least 135 mm of clear height above the ceiling to accommodate the frame.
Fixing: secure the frame to the floor structure (joists and trimmers) with screws suitable for the material, following the instructions. Check that the frame is square before fully tightening the screws: a twisted frame will prevent the hatch from closing properly.
Adjustment: unfold the ladder, measure the ceiling height and trim the last section so that it rests flat on the floor. Finally, join the loft insulation around the frame to prevent thermal bridging.
Care and protection
Once a year, check that the screws are tight, inspect the joints between sections and make sure the hatch opening mechanism works properly. Lubricate the mechanisms if opening becomes difficult, and dust the treads.
The hatch can be painted to match the ceiling. Take care not to block the seal between the hatch and frame, which keeps out draughts.
Frequently asked questions
Which folding loft ladder is suitable for a storage loft?
A simple wooden model such as the COSTE 26 is sufficient for occasional access. It fits a 120 x 60 or 120 x 70 cm loft opening, reaches heights of up to 280 cm and supports a load of 150 kg.
Can a handrail be added to the COSTE?
The COSTE is supplied without a handrail. If a handrail is important to you, choose a model that includes one as standard, such as the CHALANCON 26, which has similar specifications.
How much floor space is needed to unfold the COSTE?
Allow 130 cm of floor space and 155 cm of clearance to open the hatch and unfold the ladder.
How do I choose the frame size for a folding loft ladder?
Choose the frame to suit the loft opening: its dimensions correspond to the opening needed in the ceiling, allowing approximately 5 mm around it for installation. Measure the existing opening, or the one you can create between the joists, then choose the closest frame size that does not exceed it.
Does a folding loft ladder need to be cut to size?
Yes, in most cases. The ladder is supplied for the maximum ceiling height and is trimmed at the bottom so that the last section rests flat on the floor. Measure the ceiling height, unfold the ladder and cut it according to the instructions.
- Width (cm)
- 40
- Number of treads
- 12
- Standard
- EN 14975
- Footprint (cm)
- 130
- maximum load (kg)
- 150
- clearance space (cm)
- 155
- wooden housing height (mm)
- 135
- Insulation thickness (mm)
- 20
- Handrail included
- NO
- Floor-to-ceiling height (cm)
- 280
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