Cutting and bracing a new hole.
How to install drop steps in attic.
Attach rope install the pull rope on the ladder assembly by threading the rope through the hole in the door.
Installing new attic stairs.
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Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
How to install an attic ladder.
Then thread the washer included in the attic ladder kit onto the rope on the upper side of the door.
In many homes the only access to the attic is a small crawl space in a closet or garage ceiling.
Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
A step by step process to remove the old attic ladder and install a new one.
Using a carpenter s square line it up from the point of the nail and draw out 22 1 2 inches.
Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling.
Snap a chalk line between the two nails image 2.
This step is necessary regardless of whether you re expanding an existing hatchway or creating new attic access.
If you re planning to convert the attic for additional living space.
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Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
Cut out attic access opening.
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Once you re in the attic locate the screw.
Do this on both sides image 3.