Transfer the measurements from your template wood.
How to cut attic stairs.
Remove the loose section of drywall.
When you find it remove the insulation from the area and determine which of the joists you re going to cut.
Repeat the cut on the.
Bring sawhorses or a worktable and place them under the stairs.
Open the third section of attic stairs and lay them on the sawhorses or worktable.
Once you re in the attic locate the screw.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
Cut the drywall straight across between the two joists connecting the ends of the two cut lines on the far edge of the attic access hole.
The screw should be between two joists.
Cut out the framing around existing hatchway opening with a reciprocating saw 5.