Installing An Attic Stairs

Cut out the framing around existing hatchway opening with a reciprocating saw.

Installing an attic stairs. Snap a chalk line between the two. Pretty soon you ll be wondering why you didn t add an attic ladder to your home years ago. However if you are installing a new one for the first time you ll need to create a new opening for an attic access point you would need to use a hand saw for this and the measurements from step one to make the perfect cut by following the chalk lines with the handsaw just be careful of any tubes wire or duck that might be on your way. Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.

Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase. When you find it remove the insulation from the area and determine. Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way. How to install an attic ladder step 1.

Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic. Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling. Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife. If you have a pull down attic ladder installed and only need to replace the stairs good news for you you can skip this step.

Measure and cut. Cutting and bracing a new hole. Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1. Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.

This step is necessary regardless of whether you re expanding an existing hatchway or creating new attic access. Make the most of all of that space in your roof with an attic ladder. Whether you already have an existing cavity in your roof or need to create a new one t. We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.

Then cut out the rough opening with a drywall saw. Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic. Once you re in the attic locate the screw.