Whether you ve tackled an attic ladder install before or not follow along with our detailed experience including obligatory before and after shots.
How to install attic stairs in garage.
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.
Standard attic ladders fit an attic opening of 22 x 54 and if you wanna supersize it you can get one up to.
How to install an attic ladder.
Here are a few important things to keep in mind before you install an attic ladder.
Pull the stairs down until the hinges are extended image 1.
Improper installation may result in serious injury.
Check that the assembly is level and shim between the stair frame and joists.
Installation requires two people.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install attic stairs.
Place attic assembly on supports.
How you enlarge or install an attic hatchway opening will depend on the type of framing used in your attic.
Read and follow the manufacturer s instructions for your attic stair model.
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Make sure you have someone helping from the garage level so you don t get stuck in the attic.
Install the pull rope on the ladder assembly by threading the rope through the hole in the door.
Do not extend the legs to the floor yet.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.