Temporarily screw a pair of 1x3 cleats to the ceiling across the rough opening.
Framing for an attic ladder.
Make sure you have someone helping from the garage level so you don t get stuck in the attic.
Check that the assembly is level and shim between the stair frame and joists.
In some cases the ladder may fit into an existing attic access hatch.
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.
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.
Where possible choose a size and location for your attic ladder that allows it to fit between existing ceiling joists or trusses.
Pull the stairs down until the hinges are extended image 1.
Do not extend the legs to the floor yet.
If the ladder is more than 1 1 2 smaller in any dimension than the rough opening secure additional framing in increments of 2x4s 1 1 2 thick and 1x4s 3 4 thick with 3 deck screws or 16d nails at 12 on center spacing.
Location of the ladder.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
Installing temporary support boards will also make the installation process easier.
This part deals with framing the attic opening.
Construct the opening frame photo by karim shamsi basha.
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.
The user weight this attic ladder can withstand is of 300 pounds and has a warranty of two years.
Remember that this particular ladder is imported but it was made from domestic and foreign.
Build a finished frame out of 1x8s to fit snugly into the opening.
Once you ve finished the access hatch cut you re ready to get.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
Wood framing works particularly well for attics and is easy to install before an attic pull ladder kit.
Attic ladder kits are made to fit between existing framing in the ceiling that is the floor of the attic.
Make sure you add the appropriate framing to support the weight of you and your ladder.
Easy to install s shaped strings insulated wooden frame.