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When planning to construct or convert a loft, one of the most important considerations to make is the installation of loft stairs. A loft is an open space in the home that is usually located between the roof and the topmost ceiling. This space is a perfect solution to homes that suffer from cramped rooms without any extra storage space. This is why almost all new homes today are constructed with hatches that open up to the loft. Lofts require the installation of an access system that allows home owners to enter the loft when needed. The most popular system used to serve this purpose is the loft ladder. A loft ladder is a retractable, folding, or sliding ladder that extends down to the floor when the loft hatch is opened. However, there are certain conditions that make loft ladders inconvenient. One disadvantage of the loft ladder is the way it has to be manually pulled for it to be extended. Another disadvantage is the nature of its moving parts that require it to be maintained regularly. Unlike loft ladders, loft stairs are designed to be fixed partitions for easy access to the loft. Loft stairs allow the home owner or any resident of the home to access the loft immediately unlike loft ladders. Loft stairs also require minimum maintenance due to its fixed nature. Loft stairs are permanently connected to the loft and the lower floor. These stairs are perfect for use especially when the loft is used as a living space, such as a home office, a bedroom, or even a small office. The fixed position of the loft makes it a convenient method to enter or exit a loft that is used on a regular basis. Loft stairs can be designed in different ways. Straight loft stairs are the most common type of loft stairs. Unlike conventional stairs, straight loft stairs are narrower in width and constructed with steeper steps. This is due to the location of the loft, which in effect requires an access system that occupies less space. Having a conventional staircase installed will take up too much space in the home and make it feel crowded and cramped. Spiral loft stairs are designed like spiral stair cases. The compact design of a spiral loft stairs makes it the perfect fixed loft stairs that require a lesser area than straight loft stairs. The installation of loft stairs is the perfect solution for home owners who wish to install a staircase to their lofts but do not find the loft ladder to be a convenient solution.
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