Build A Ladder To Attic

You can make an opening anywhere in your home that is directly below the attic.

Build a ladder to attic.

We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo. The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. I used a leftover 16 piece of 2 x6 wood and anot. An existing rough opening that does not fit the attic ladder s rough opening can be framed to accommodate the attic ladder.

Plan the ladder opening parallel to your joists. Fakro attic ladders are available in various rough opening dimensions and can be retrofit to existing openings or accommodate a new build. A good location is one that makes it convenient to access the attic. Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.

Nail two nails through the ceiling from inside the attic along one of the joists. Where possible choose a size and location for your attic ladder that allows it to fit between existing ceiling joists or trusses. You can build the ladder in two or three pieces and put it together afterward or cut it after it has been built. Attic ladder kits are made to fit between existing framing in the ceiling that is the floor of the attic.

Pull the ladder all the way to the floor then join the adjustable feet. To cut the ladder simply divide the length of the ladder in half to get 2 pieces. Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic. In some cases the ladder may fit into an existing attic access hatch.

Homemade attic ladder with 4 sections. The second factor to consider is the ceiling height. And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in. Make sure that each foot is flush with the floor.

If holes are not available for the bolts included in the assembly then you will have to drill them. Cut one of the halves again but this time divide it up so that you have 2 3 of the ladder in one piece and a smaller piece.