Project description
Our home library has built-in bookshelves that reach nearly twelve feet to the ceiling, and the top three shelves have been essentially unreachable since the cabinetry went in. We are looking for an experienced carpenter to design, build, and install a complete rolling ladder and rail system so that every shelf becomes usable. The job starts with an on-site measurement of the shelf run: the wall is not perfectly straight over its eighteen-foot length, so the rail needs to be scribed and possibly curved slightly at one end to follow the casework instead of pulling away from it. The rail itself should be solid brass-finished steel, rated to carry at least 250 pounds of rolling load, mounted into wall studs and blocking rather than drywall anchors alone. The ladder should be built from wood that matches our existing shelving — a mid-tone stained oak — with turned rungs, hand-finished rails, and rubber-tipped feet that won't mar the hardwood floor. Hardware includes swivel-and-tilt hooks at the top that let the ladder roll along the full rail length and tilt away from the wall for use, plus nylon wheels at the base running on a discreet floor guide. Safety is a priority: we need positive stops at both ends of the rail so the ladder cannot roll off, plus a locking mechanism or friction brake that holds the ladder steady once someone is standing on it. Please also advise on load testing before handover and on a maintenance schedule for the hardware. We would like the finish color-matched and clear-coated to blend seamlessly with the existing bookcases, and we expect the whole project — measurement, fabrication, and installation — to be completed within about two weeks. References and photos of similar rolling ladder installations are appreciated when you apply.
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