An Important Step Toward Savings

Making the most of your loft conversion isn’t simply an issue of maximising the space on offer – safe and practical access is another important consideration to take into account. Stira are the folding attic stair experts – they make a range of folding attic stairs/ loft ladders – and that’s all they do. But with nearly 30 years of experience in the manufacture and actual installation of their own stairs, Stira’s fitting service places the company in the unique position of having been in their clients’ attics and having seen every type of set-up and trapdoor hatch restriction. All Stira stairs come with a new draught seal and insulation – and for those who like to leave the trapdoor open during winter so that warm air can circulate into the loft space, Stira’s heavy duty springs can be relied upon to hold their shape. Stira also offer an Insulating Hood, custom-fitted and with dimensions equal to the frame dimensions of the stairs. Ease of use is also a top consideration, as Stira have increased the toe room on each step, ensuring the stairs are even more comfortable to climb on. Stira do not manufacture ‘one size fits all’ stairs, they manufacture a range of stairs to suit specific ceiling heights. This ensures that each and every client receives a product which is specifically designed to operate at a specific ceiling height. ‘One size fits all’ stairs do not take into account the position of steps or folds, or the specifics of any particular home. As such, the folds of the ladder may be in unsuitable positions, weakening the overall strength of the stairs and greatly reducing its lifespan. High ceilings and large frame sizes are no longer a problem with the Stiramatic upgrade. High ceilings were always a tricky issue for any spring-based loft ladder as they were restricted in how much weight and trapdoor length they could lift. The Stiramatic overcomes all these problems and allows Stira to make folding attic stairs that can have the biggest frame sizes available, reaching heights no other loft ladder can reach. Quality is important to Stira, and their objective is to make high quality, comfortable and long-lasting folding attic stairs. To this end, the company has been accredited with the British Standards Institutes Kitemark. Stira also implement ISO 9001 and lean manufacturing to ensure they can meet the demands of customers and trace problems for quick solutions. Additionally, Stira source their timber from mills in the US and Canada that are committed to harvesting timber in a sustainable manner, and which produce minimum waste during production. Every Stira comes with an unbeatable ten year guarantee, so the message is clear – don’t replace your loft ladder every couple of years, buy one set of folding attic stairs that will last you a lifetime. Visit Stira’s Youtube channel ‘stiranordigo’, find them on Facebook or visit the website www.stira.com for further details.