Do not disassemble it to install.
How to install attic stairs folding.
Labor costs vary by individual or business and range from 240 to 425 for the entire project.
These units come completely framed with a folding sectional ladder which is designed to be installed inside of a ceiling opening.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install attic stairs.
This stairway is completely assembled and ready for installation.
Use a hacksaw if the ladder is metal and a wood saw if the ladder is wood images 2 and 3.
If the ladder legs are too long fold the ladder at the lowest joint and measure from the hinge to the floor image 1.
Open the stira folding attic stairs and unfold it and fold the bottom section back out of the way and rest it on the floor.
See graphic below left now using a straight piece of timber place it on the face of one of the side stringers of the stairs and extend it to the floor maintaining the angle of the stairs.
Install a folding ladder for easy access to the attic.
A step by step process to remove the old attic ladder and install a new one.
How to expand a trapdoor for installing stairs begin a trapdoor construction process by framing out the trapdoor opening to make space for the stairs.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
Foldaway stairs also known as pull down folding stairs are designed to make it easier to access your attic.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
Unfold the lowest section of the ladder and cut the straight legs just enough for the feet to sit correctly on the floor.
Do not open the stairway until instructed to do so on page 3.
How to install an attic ladder.