AUBRAC High-Ceiling Loft Ladder, 26 mm Insulated Hatch
AUBRAC high-ceiling loft ladder for ceiling heights up to 310 cm, with a 40 cm-wide wooden ladder, 12 treads and 4 sections.
Nine frame sizes from 120 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm, with a 26 mm insulated hatch. Requires 172 cm of floor space and 168 cm of opening clearance; folded height 58 cm, load capacity 160 kg, EN 14975 standard.
Supplied with handrail and protective feet. Optional cover trim and loft safety rail. For rooms with high ceilings where a standard loft ladder is not long enough.
AUBRAC High-Ceiling Loft Ladder, 26 mm Insulated Hatch
The AUBRAC loft ladder provides access to a loft beneath a high ceiling of up to 310 cm. Its 40 cm-wide wooden ladder folds in 4 sections into a wooden frame.
It comes in nine frame sizes, from 120 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm. The 26 mm hatch, including 20 mm of insulation, reduces draughts from the loft.
It comes with a handrail and protective feet, supports 160 kg and meets the EN 14975 standard.
Key features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | High-ceiling loft ladder, 4 sections, wooden frame |
| Ladder | Wood, 40 cm wide, 12 treads |
| Hatch thickness | 26 mm |
| Insulation thickness | 20 mm |
| Ceiling height | Up to 310 cm |
| Available frame sizes | 120 x 55, 120 x 60, 120 x 70, 130 x 55, 130 x 60, 130 x 70, 140 x 55, 140 x 60 or 140 x 70 cm |
| Floor space required | 172 cm |
| Opening clearance | 168 cm |
| Folded height | 58 cm |
| Frame depth | 135 mm |
| Maximum load | 160 kg |
| Standard | EN 14975 |
| Options | Cover trim, loft safety rail |
Package contents
- Ladder with frame and hatch
- Handrail
- Protective feet
Key points
- ✓ For high ceilings: up to 310 cm
- ✓ Wooden ladder: 40 cm wide, 12 treads
- ✓ 9 frame sizes: from 120 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm
- ✓ 26 mm insulated hatch
- ✓ Complete package: handrail and protective feet included
Range comparison
High-ceiling loft ladders: the features to consider when choosing, model by model.
| Model | Insulation thickness | Construction | Maximum height | Floor space required | Load | Handrail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVIRES 26 | 20 mm (26 mm hatch) | Wood and metal ladder, wooden frame | 290 cm | 195 to 210 cm | 160 kg | - |
| ABANTOS 26 | 20 mm (26 mm hatch) | Metal (ladder and frame) | 290 cm | 195 to 210 cm | 160 kg | - |
| EVIRES 86 | 80 mm (86 mm hatch) | Wood and metal ladder, wooden frame | 290 cm | 210 cm | 160 kg | - |
| AUBRAC 26 | 20 mm (26 mm hatch) | Wood | 310 cm | 172 cm | 160 kg | Included |
| AUBRAC 46 | 40 mm (46 mm hatch) | Wood | 310 cm | 165 cm | 160 kg | Included |
| EVIRES GH 26 | 20 mm (26 mm hatch) | Metal ladder, wooden frame | 310 cm | 205 or 220 cm | 160 kg | Included |
| AUBRAC 330 | 20 mm (26 mm hatch) | Wood | 330 cm | 145 cm | 160 kg | Included |
Choosing the right loft ladder
The AUBRAC is suited to rooms with high ceilings, up to 310 cm, where a standard loft ladder only reaches around 280 cm. It needs more room, however: 172 cm of floor space and 168 cm of opening clearance.
Its 26 mm hatch reduces draughts but provides little insulation. If the loft is uninsulated and above a heated room, the AUBRAC 46 mm version is preferable. An AUBRAC 330 cm version is also available for heights up to 330 cm.
Installation tips
Ceiling opening: prepare an opening to fit the chosen frame, allowing around 5 mm of clearance all round. Check that there is at least 135 mm above the ceiling for the frame.
Fixing: check that the frame is square, then secure it firmly to the structure as instructed.
Adjustment: unfold the ladder and trim the final section so that it rests flat on the floor. Fit the handrail, then connect the loft insulation around the frame.
Care and protection
Once a year, check that the screws are tight, inspect the joints between sections and check the condition of the protective feet. Lubricate the hatch and folding mechanisms if they become difficult to operate. The white hatch can be repainted to match the ceiling, provided you do not block the seal between the hatch and frame.
Frequently asked questions
Which loft ladder is suitable for a loft with a 3 m ceiling height?
A high-ceiling model such as the AUBRAC, suitable for ceiling heights up to 310 cm. Standard loft ladders generally do not reach as high. Allow enough floor space: 172 cm when unfolded.
Loft staircase or loft ladder: what is the difference?
They are the same product: a folding ladder housed in a frame with a hatch, which unfolds from the ceiling. It is called a staircase when it has wide, flat treads, like the AUBRAC’s 12 wooden treads, which are more comfortable than rungs.
How do you choose the frame size for a loft ladder?
Choose the frame to fit the ceiling opening: its dimensions correspond to the opening needed, with around 5 mm of clearance all round 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.
How much floor space is needed to unfold a loft ladder?
Two measurements matter: the floor space required, meaning the distance the unfolded ladder occupies across the floor, and the opening clearance needed to open the hatch and unfold the ladder. Check that no furniture, door or wall obstructs this area.
Do you need to trim a loft ladder to length?
Yes, in most cases. The ladder is supplied for the maximum ceiling height and trimmed at the bottom so that the final section rests flat on the floor. Measure the ceiling height, unfold the ladder and cut it according to the instructions.
- Width (cm)
- 40
- Species/material
- WOOD
- Number of treads
- 12
- Standard
- EN 14975
- Footprint (cm)
- 172
- Closed staircase height (cm)
- 58
- maximum load (kg)
- 160
- clearance space (cm)
- 168
- wooden housing height (mm)
- 135
- Insulation thickness (mm)
- 20
- Handrail included
- YES
- Hatch thickness (mm)
- 26
- Floor-to-ceiling height (cm)
- 310
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