Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
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Also cut off the nails that hold the staircase to the structure opening.
You ll need at least three critical measurements.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
Carefully lower the staircase from the opening and remove it.
This step is necessary regardless of whether you re expanding an existing hatchway or creating new attic access.
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Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way.
The width and length of the rough opening and the ceiling height.
Remove the springs from the old attic staircase by bending the metal arms forward to release the.
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Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
An attic framed with rafters will provide a fairly open space that can be used for storage or even converted to living space.
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Using a reciprocating saw cut off the metal hinges of the staircase.
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Folding attic stairs are available in a variety of materials including wood aluminum and steel.
If you come across an old attic stair check that the hinge nuts and bolts are tight the springs are anchored securely the pivot arms are straight and the treads and stringers are intact.
Then cut out the rough opening with a drywall saw.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
Traditional folding attic stairs are an economical option to reach attic storage space.
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In contrast a house built using roof trusses will have an attic space full of angled web framing that connects the top chords analogous to rafters to the bottom chord which frames the ceiling beneath the attic space.
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In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to make attic stairs safe and sturdy.