Cut Opening For Attic Pull Down Ladder Installation

How to install pull down attic stairs.

Cut opening for attic pull down ladder installation.

Attic stairs are ladders so put safety first pro2pro tip. Looking for a space adequate to this opening is your first step. In the up position the staircase is hidden by a large flush panel door. When it s pulled down it meets the floor at a comfortable 57 degree angle.

Step 1 cut out attic access opening. Full size attic ladders usually need an opening in the ceiling that is at least 22 1 2 x 54 inches. Make sure there s enough headroom above the attic floor so the staircase can close properly. Never place stepladder or person in the path of the attic ladder s climbing section drop down area.

When buying stairs look for a stair with a load rating of at least 300 pounds which have the sturdiest treads stringers and hinges. Position a stepladder to the side of the attic ladder s climbing section drop down area. Foldaway stairs also known as pull down folding stairs are designed to make it easier to access your attic. Werner attic ladders are durable and easily fit in most homes.

If your home already has an access hatch and you re only adding a ladder you can skip to the next step for instructions on how to install a ladder. Standing on the floor reach up with the pole hook and firmly hook the eye bolt on the attic door and pull to open door. It also has a full length handrail for added safety. Don t open the attic stair unit until prompted to do so in the instructions.

With a few tools additional supplies and the included instruction manuals you can install your new attic ladder. A few years ago tom silva was halfway up a folding attic stair trying to figure out why it wasn t working right when a loose screw let go a. These units come completely framed with a folding sectional ladder which is designed to be installed inside of a ceiling opening. Unfold the ladder and cut the legs off to size.