Framing Attic Pulldown Stairs
25 1 2 x 64 often used for a longer pull down ladder attic access from a higher than standard ceiling.
Framing attic pulldown stairs. 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. Determine the area where you want to place your stairs. Build a finished frame out of 1x8s to fit snugly into the opening. Roughing an opening for fold down attic stairs.
You ll then use the ceiling joists to determine the final location. 30 x 54 for the largest width pull down stairway. Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling as a reference point so that when you go up in the attic you ll be able to locate it and find the general location of the attic stair. In new installations a rough.
22 1 2 x 54 for the smallest pull down stairway. You ll need at least three critical measurements. Installing temporary support boards will also make the installation process easier. 25 x 54 most common small width pull down attic stair.
Fold down attic stairs provide convenient access to your attic without taking up space in the floor below the attic. The easy part is framing the rough opening in the ceiling and hanging the stairs. How do measure pull down attic stairs. Wood framing works particularly well for attics and is easy to install before an attic pull ladder kit.
The width and length of the rough opening and the ceiling height. Measure the rough opening s width and length in three different spots at the top and bottom of the framing. Construct the opening frame photo by karim shamsi basha. Installing temporary support boards will also make the installation process easier.
Temporarily screw a pair of 1x3 cleats to the ceiling across the rough opening.