On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:36:39 -0800 (PST), Tabby wrote:

On Dec 18, 11:52*am, PeterC wrote:
I've a largish hatch with the ladder mounted on it. It's 1100x700mm, so a
good source of overhead cooling :-( *it's this one more or less:

http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers....en_Loft_Ladder...

Now, I can't afford to lose any depth behind the treads - in fact, could do
with more - as me feets too big, so the simple method of sticking on 50mm of
insulation is out.

The only other way I can think of is to insulate the underside, but that
means a lump sticking down from the ceiling!

Any ideas, please?

Just a possibility: remove ladder, fit a 1-2" layer of the squashy
loft insulation with outer wrap on it, and refit ladder. Now feet
compress it in use.

Another option is a box of insulation above as someone said, but
hinged so its a secondary flap. Add a short pullcord, just makes it
trivially easy to use.

NT

This is developing; now, semi-automation?
--
Peter.
The gods will stay away
whilst religions hold sway