~ Our STANDARD 8' ladder has these common features: (The difference between STANDARD & CUSTOM is only the height & options.) ~ The wood will be strong Clear or Knotty white pine or ask for a quote for any other species…oak, walnut, cherry, IPE or even "Trex" types;…whatever you choose. ~ The STANDARD top step is about 7 ft up, making the ladder useful for a 7 to 9 foot (floor to floor) loft. ~ The steps are 7 1/4" deep and 19 1/2" wide; ~ There are HANDHOLDS along the sides and at the top curve to make it easy to climb and get onto the loft area …(or perhaps to access a shelf); ~ The side rails are MORTISED to accept & secure the steps; ~ If assembled before shipping, the steps are then DOWELED; no extra charge; ~ Threaded STEEL RODS pull the sides together & assure additional safety & rigidity; ~ Made with strong Clear or Knotty white pine; or optionally choose the material. ~ Unfinished (ready for stain, varnish or paint); ~ STANDARD & Most custom Ladders are knocked down to save shipping as an 8 foot package… you can easily re-assemble with provided screws & glue and a soft mallet. > > > >OPTIONS: … can be quoted. < < < < ….Specific HEIGHTS and angles; any height you need; Just tell me the floor to floor height & the distance, at the bottom, from the vertical. I can then determine the angle to mortise the steps to make the steps, level & Horizontal; ………. (that also will give us the actual length of the stair); STANDARD is 11degrees. 8 ft Library/Loft Ladder………………………………………………………………$520 >….for each additional foot of length with steps…………………add $150 >….Top vertical 'crook' for easier egress……………………………add $200 >….for 30" riser above top step…………………………………………..add $100 >….Cut in Hook at the top curve………………………………………….add $60 >….Angled top section ………………………………………………………..add $60 >….Assembly is extra on all ladders:………………….standard add $125 >…………………………………………………………………………….custom add $150 >…HIGHLY URETHANED/VARNISHED; stained to spec…..add $300 >….to prime your ladder ready for paint……………………………….add $150 >….Poplar ~per ft………………………………………………………………….add $8 >….or ~Oak, Walnut, Birch, IPE, Cherry, Mahogany, you name it… to quote; >….Trex or other Composite for outdoor use… to quote; >….>….>….>….>….>….>….>….>….>….>…. …. It can be HIGHLY URETHANED or VARNISHED; I can stain to your spec. … another option is to prime your ladder ready for paint ! ….Assembly is extra on all ladders: $125 standard; $150 custom. ~ Because of this ladder's size, I'd prefer you pick it up…or I will load it onto YOUR shippers vehicle… you must make those arrangements, please…. ~ If you prefer, I will pack for $90, deliver to a UPS/mailbox store, or a freight company and you can pay directly for the shipping; $100 is rough and distance/weight related. ~ All ladders can be shipped KNOCKED DOWN & are easy to assemble with a screwdriver & a soft hammer or mallet.
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For Loft ladderGreat experience! Gene from Creative Carpentry made my loft ladder to my specifications and was extemely helpful with all my questions. He even followed up to make sure I was completely satisfied.