"Brian Gaff (Sofa 2)" wrote in message
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I have a concertina one, had it for over 20 years. Still OK but at first I
was a bit distrustful since it does feel squishy even with the catches
engaged. I would say though that you need quite a bit of effort to
concertina it and hook it back in the right place or it can come and hit
you on the head. However I guess if its only going to be used by fit
tradesmen or whatever its fine. Lofts are filthy places, so no matter what
you do just opening the hatch filed the landing with grit dead spiders and
almost anything else it seems.

I'd be surprised if an elephant or unicorn dropped out.

"Murmansk" wrote in message
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I've been asked to fit a loft ladder for someone who has a hatch 65cm
square and limited height in the loft of 65cm to store the ladder.

Looks like we need a concertina one or a telescopic one.

Anyone any experience of telescopic ones? They seem to be about £200. I
reckon concertina ones aren't as good as they tend to bounce up and down
as you use them which can be unnerving!