Construct the opening frame photo by karim shamsi basha.
Framing attic stairs.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
If you want the stairs to stop 3 inches 7 6 cm from the top of the deck however count the total rise as 2 75 feet 0 84 m.
Built for safety this sturdy wood ladder makes it easy to access your attic with nine non slip steps and a convenient handrail for support while climbing.
Check that the assembly is level and shim between the stair frame and joists.
Pull the stairs down until the hinges are extended image 1.
Build a finished frame out of 1x8s to fit snugly into the opening.
The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb.
Make sure you have a space between the joists at least as large as the rough opening shown on the box and that any cut joists are attached to uncut joists.
Shop folding attic stairs.
Attic folding stairs installed over an existing building stairway such as to a lower floor attic folding stairs folding down onto or into the lower stairwell unsafe to enter or exit attic stair frame not properly secured to the ceiling rough opening.
Lower the frame down onto the cleats from above then fasten it to the framing with 16d nails or 1 4 inch diameter 3 inch lag screws.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
Traditional folding attic stairs are an economical option to reach attic storage space.
This part deals with framing the attic opening.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
In part 5 of this series using werner s instructions to install the easy access attic ladder we looked at cutting ceiling joists.
Folding attic stairs are available in a variety of materials including wood aluminum and steel.
Temporarily screw a pair of 1x3 cleats to the ceiling across the rough opening.
Make sure you have someone helping from the garage level so you don t get stuck in the attic.
Place attic assembly on supports.