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Framing opening attic ladder.
Locate the joists in your ceiling.
How to install a folding attic ladder step 1.
Wear safety glasses a dust mask and work gloves before you begin cutting your rough opening.
The headers make up two of those sides.
Framing an attic opening.
The frame for the rough opening requires four sides.
Make sure that there are no.
Alternatively work from the attic where the framing is completely visible.
If your ceiling joists are spaced so that they make up the other two sides of the rough opening check the opening for squareness by measuring across the diagonals.
2 measure and mark the stair.
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Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
Inspect your attic space to determine the ideal location to install your ladder.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer.
Tie ladder sections together to keep them from separating.