Installing An Attic Stair

Using a reciprocating saw start your cut by lightly tapping the blade into the drywall and cut along the chalk.

Installing an attic stair.

Determine the area where you want to place your stairs. Construct the opening. Install the attic ladder feet as instructed by the manufacturer. Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling.

Measure and cut. Snap a chalk line between the two. Cut out the ceiling joist and any wood blocking that s in the opening. How to install pull down attic stairs cut out attic access opening.

How to install an attic ladder step 1. Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase. Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1. Make sure the foot pads touch the floor and provide a.

In most cases you ll need to drill a pilot hole and install a hex head cap screw and lock nut to keep the foot in place. Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic. Once you re in the attic locate the screw. Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.

Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed. We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo. In many homes the only access to the attic is a small crawl space in a closet or garage ceiling. If you re planning to convert the attic for additional living space or as a storage area you ll.

Remove joists and other obstructions. When you find it remove the insulation from the area and determine.