Framing For An Attic Ladder
Temporarily screw a pair of 1x3 cleats to the ceiling across the rough opening.
Framing for an attic ladder. Place attic assembly on supports. The user weight this attic ladder can withstand is of 300 pounds and has a warranty of two years. Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. Make sure you add the appropriate framing to support the weight of you and your ladder.
In some cases the ladder may fit into an existing attic access hatch. 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 part 5 of this series using werner s instructions to install the easy access attic ladder we looked at cutting ceiling joists.
Installing temporary support boards will also make the installation process easier. Location of the ladder. Do not extend the legs to the floor yet. Louisville ladder l254p best wide attic ladder.
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. It can hold only 300 pounds. Construct the opening frame photo by karim shamsi basha.
Pull the stairs down until the hinges are extended image 1. 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. 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.
Built for safety this sturdy wood ladder makes it easy to access your attic with nine non slip steps and a convenient handrail for support while climbing. Once you ve finished the access hatch cut you re ready to get. The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. This part deals with framing the attic opening.
Attic ladder kits are made to fit between existing framing in the ceiling that is the floor of the attic. Easy to install s shaped strings insulated wooden frame.