How To Build Stairs Into Attic
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Pull down the stairs and drill pilot holes through the side framing of the staircase and into the joists.
How to build stairs into attic. There are projects that you can build into your renovation to meet building code which qualifies your attic for conversion into a living space. Once you have the pieces use a nail gun to secure them to the floor and the attic opening. Then wedge the 2 x 4 between the bottom notches and secure it with wood screws. Cut a notch along the bottom of each stringer for space to position it over a pressure treated 2 in.
To be classified as a livable space your floor to ceiling height will have to be at least 7 feet. We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo. Fasten the staircase to the joists with 4 inch lag screws. 12 slip the collapsed staircase into the attic then drop it down so that it rests on the cleats.
If you don t meet the code requirements right now don t worry. Tap shims around the staircase to center it in the opening. You may ask at the carpentry shop to cut the stringers for you. This is a staircase that we built at our workplace very sturdy design only took a few hours to cons.
Use common joist hangers to attach the stringer securely to the upper tier. To be on the safe side use two 2x12 feet boards to create the stringers. How to build a staircase that you can install yourself. The first is your ceiling height.