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In article , "Edward W.
Thompson" says...
I'm looking for some advice/recommendations re loft ladders. I need a
ladder for access to a loft simply for storage of light stuff. I see
B & Q have a two section ladder fo about £30.00 and is rated for 100
kgs which seems comparable to others which are retailing at £60 plus.
Is there any reason why I shouldn't go for the B & Q ladder?

I have a similar (but 3-section) ladder (think I bought it in Focus a
few years ago for about £40) which is also rated to 100kg - I weigh that
much, I've carried fairly heavy stuff into the loft, and it hasn't
broken yet. BS7553:1992 Class G (general use) is rated at 100kg,
ladders that comply are probably a bit stronger than that - class H
(heavy use) is rated at 150kg, which is quite a big step up.