Framing Opening Attic Ladder

This step is necessary regardless of whether you re expanding an existing hatchway or creating new attic access.

Framing opening attic ladder.

The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. Center the ladder unit in the framed opening from the attic side and confirm that there s sufficient space along all edges for the ladder door to open freely from below. Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way.

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. Make the most of all of that space in your roof with an attic ladder. Framing the opening can be easy if you can locate the ladder so that it is parallel with the existing ceiling joists. You ll need at least three critical measurements.

And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in. Roughing an opening for fold down attic stairs. Cut out attic access opening photo by karim shamsi basha. In part 5 of this series using werner s instructions to install the easy access attic ladder we looked at cutting ceiling joists.

Insert shims into the gaps between the ladder unit frame and the ceiling framing. Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase. Most attic ladders are made to fit between joists set at 24 inches on center. 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.

Fold down attic stairs provide convenient access to your attic without taking up space in the floor below the attic. How you enlarge or install an attic hatchway opening will depend on the type of framing used in your attic. Whether you already have an existing cavity in your roof or need to create a new one t. How do measure pull down attic stairs.

In new installations a rough. When locating your attic ladder make sure the bottom of the ladder will fall in a safe spot where there is room to maneuver both from the bottom of the stairs and as you enter the attic.