AUBRAC High-Ceiling Loft Ladder, 310 cm, 46 mm Insulated Hatch
AUBRAC 46 loft ladder, all-wood construction, 12 treads, 9 frame sizes from 120 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm.
40 mm of insulation and a 46 mm hatch. Suitable for ceiling heights up to 310 cm, with a 165 cm floor space requirement, 167 cm opening clearance, a maximum load of 160 kg and compliance with EN 14975.
Handrail included. For an older home or a room with high ceilings where a standard loft ladder limited to 280 cm is not long enough. The AUBRAC 330 is available for even taller rooms.
AUBRAC High-Ceiling Loft Ladder, 310 cm, 46 mm Insulated Hatch
The AUBRAC 46 is a wooden loft ladder for high ceilings of up to 310 cm. Its 46 mm hatch, including 40 mm of insulation, helps insulate the loft in a home with high ceilings.
The 40 cm-wide ladder has 12 treads and folds into a 170 mm-deep frame. Nine sizes are available, from 120 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm. A handrail is supplied.
Key features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | AUBRAC 46 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Hatch thickness | 46 mm |
| Insulation thickness | 40 mm |
| Available frame sizes | 9 sizes: 120, 130 or 140 cm long by 55, 60 or 70 cm wide |
| Maximum ceiling height | 310 cm |
| Number of treads | 12 |
| Ladder width | 40 cm |
| Floor space required | 165 cm |
| Opening clearance | 167 cm |
| Folded height | 58 cm |
| Frame depth | 170 mm |
| Maximum load | 160 kg |
| Standard | EN 14975 |
| Handrail | Included |
Package contents
- Ladder with frame and hatch
- Handrail
Key points
- ✓ For high ceilings: up to 310 cm
- ✓ 40 mm of insulation: 46 mm hatch
- ✓ All wood: ladder and frame, 12 treads
- ✓ 9 frame sizes: from 120 x 55 to 140 x 70 cm
- ✓ Handrail included
- ✓ Maximum load: 160 kg, EN 14975 standard
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
Standard loft ladders accommodate ceiling heights up to 280 cm. The AUBRAC 46 reaches 310 cm and offers better insulation than the AUBRAC 26. For an even taller room, the AUBRAC 330 reaches 330 cm.
The extra height calls for space: 165 cm of floor space and 167 cm of clearance.
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 170 mm of clear space above the ceiling to accommodate the frame.
Fixing: secure the frame to the floor structure (joists and trimming joists) with fixings suited to the material, following the instructions. Check that the frame is square before fully tightening the fixings: a twisted frame will prevent the hatch from closing properly.
Adjustment: unfold the ladder, measure the ceiling height and trim the final section so that it rests flat on the floor. Fit the handrail. Finally, connect 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 check that the hatch opening mechanism works properly. Lubricate the mechanisms if the hatch becomes difficult to open, 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 provides an airtight fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which loft ladder is suitable for a 3 m ceiling height?
A high-ceiling model such as the AUBRAC 46, suitable for ceiling heights of up to 310 cm. Allow 165 cm of floor space when the ladder is unfolded.
What is the difference between the AUBRAC 26 and AUBRAC 46?
The same high-ceiling wooden ladder, suitable for heights up to 310 cm. The AUBRAC 46 has a 46 mm hatch rather than a 26 mm one, for better insulation where the loft is above a heated room.
How much floor space is needed to unfold the AUBRAC 46?
Allow 165 cm of floor space and 167 cm of clearance to open the hatch and unfold the ladder.
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.
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
- Footprint (cm)
- 165
- Closed staircase height (cm)
- 58
- maximum load (kg)
- 160
- clearance space (cm)
- 167
- wooden housing height (mm)
- 170
- Insulation thickness (mm)
- 40
- Handrail included
- Yes
- Hatch thickness (mm)
- 46
- Floor-to-ceiling height (cm)
- 310
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