This article explains how to inspect the condition and safety of attic stairs folding or pull down attic stairs and ladders and attic stairway railings landings treads and related conditions for safety and proper construction.
Framing for attic stairs.
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Construct the opening.
To build stairs start by cutting the stringers which are the pieces of wood that run diagonally under the stairs and hold them up.
Type of framing your attic floor and roof are probably framed with either trusses or with individual rafters and floor joists.
The components cannot be cut or altered or you risk ruining the structural strength.
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How to install pull down attic stairs cut out attic access opening.
Use your drill and two wood screws to hold the frame of the ladder to the header of your support structure.
Before proceeding make sure you have a space between the joists at least as large as the rough opening shown on the box and that any cut joists are attached to uncut joists.
For more on framing a staircase read john s article strong and simple stairs in the april may 2005 issue of fine homebuilding 170.
A truss functions as an interlocking system of framing members joined by gussets or metal connectors.
Screw 1 4 x 2 inch hex head lag screws into the header securing the portion of.
Then install the stringers to the top and bottom of the area where you re building the stairs by screwing them into metal joists.
Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
Begin to secure the ladder by pre drilling four 1 8 inch pilot holes at the top of the frame.
Remove joists and other obstructions.