Pull the stairs down until the hinges are extended image 1.
Framing attic stairs.
Construct the opening frame photo by karim shamsi basha.
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.
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.
This part deals with framing the attic opening.
Do not extend the legs to the floor yet.
The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb.
Place attic assembly on supports.
In part 5 of this series using werner s instructions to install the easy access attic ladder we looked at cutting ceiling joists.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
Check that the assembly is level and shim between the stair frame and joists.
Traditional folding attic stairs are an economical option to reach attic storage space.
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.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
Shop folding attic stairs.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
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.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
For example if you are building stairs to go up to a deck and you measure 3 feet 0 91 m from the ground to the top of the deck then this is the total rise.
Make sure you have someone helping from the garage level so you don t get stuck in the attic.
Build a finished frame out of 1x8s to fit snugly into the opening.