New Dimension In Home Attic Ladders Makes Space Exploration Both Popular And Probable

	Gain easy and secure access to unused storage space with Werner Ladder’s innovative Televator™ telescoping ladder. Slip resistant steps let you store and retrieve seasonal items, old records and much more with confidence.

(HIT) - A telescoping attic ladder introduced by Werner Ladder last fall is causing quite a stir among today’s home improvement planners. Made specifically for use with the small access holes hidden away in the ceiling of their hallway, closet, or garage—the Televator™ addresses an age-old need for space exploration … additional storage space, that is. Werner offers a new measure of confidence for those reluctant to utilize valuable overhead storage in areas that did not fit traditional attic ladders.

How to use an additional 1500 or so sq. ft. of new space?

For the best answer to this home improvement conundrum, interviewers asked for enlightened opinions from a few of the estimated 50 million households reported to have these attic access holes. Here is what they had to say:

One Televator™ convert—a genealogy researcher with cartons of family ‘seedlings’ in need of store—declared of the small access hole in her closet, "I hadn’t been up there in 30 years!" She proposes using the newly discovered space to store the extraneous research in plastic containers—along with old dishes, silver, and other ‘non-chewables.’

A Pittsburgh, Pa. homeowner designed and built a complete cedar enclosure to store off-season clothing and bedding in his home attic space. As a retired engineer, he was interested in the unique specifications and safety features of the Televator™. Designed specifically for getting safely in and out of access holes, this first (and only) telescoping ladder is lightweight aluminum, fits any 22" x 22" or larger opening, and folds compactly into the ceiling when not in use. It’s available in 8’ (AA08) and 10’ (AA10) models which adjust to ceiling height, eliminating the need to cut the legs to proper height, and is easily installed by handy men and women! For this gentleman—and likely a majority of homeowners—eliminating the risks and hassles of dragging a ladder through the house is an important consideration when choosing a means of accessing an attic. Slip resistant steps, like those found on the Televator™, are another important feature.

"Organization is only as effective as the space available," says one Santa Ana, Ca. resident who cites the prevalence of homes without basements in his area. "We spend half of our lives getting organized and the other half looking for the stuff we put away!" He cites holiday decorations as an example—the most common first-reply from homeowners asked how they would use additional attic storage.

More about the Televator™

Easy to open and easy to close, the Televator™ telescoping ladder has a 250 lb. combined load capacity (weight of user and materials), and reflects the same professional design quality that has made Werner a household name for decades. Weighing as little as 36 lbs. (8’ model), the Televator™ is packaged with a convenient carrying handle and a pole to lower the spring-assisted ladder. Non-marring feet are standard. Due to varying sizes and finishes of access holes, a door is not included, but all hardware and assembly instructions are included.

In addition to improving access to existing attic storage space, the Televator™ can be used to simplify access for heating and cooling equipment repairs or it may be used to create a "second floor" in a closet. The Televator™ is currently available at fine hardware stores and home improvement centers around the country. For help finding a dealer in your area, contact Werner Ladder Company at 1-888-229-7721. For more information about the Televator™, visit www.wernerladder.com/televator.

About Werner Ladder Company Werner Co. is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of ladders, climbing equipment, and ladder accessories. Backed by over 50 years of product innovation, Werner leads the industry with its commitment to the design and manufacture of quality products that meet or exceed applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) codes and standards for strength and structural integrity. Werner is headquartered in Greenville, Pa.

Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center