How To Install Fold Down Attic Ladder
Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
How to install fold down attic ladder. Reach up to one of the spring drums grab the cable closest to the header and carefully pull it out. We ve provided step by step and highlights videos as well as the instruction manual. Whether you already have an existing cavity in your roof or need to create a new one t. These units come completely framed with a folding sectional ladder which is designed to be installed inside of a ceiling opening.
Hook the cable end onto the holder. Lowe s will coordinate your attic ladder installation service to remove your old attic ladder handle your new attic stair installation and haul away the old unit. Pull the cable across the small pulley and down to the cable holder mounted to the door. Make the most of all of that space in your roof with an attic ladder.
Tie ladder sections together to keep them from separating. Contact lowe s today to help with installing attic ladders or. Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder. Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic. Foldaway stairs also known as pull down folding stairs are designed to make it easier to access your attic. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install attic stairs. With a few tools additional supplies and the included instruction manuals you can install your new werner attic ladder.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed. Use the same procedure to connect the cable from the drum on the other side of the stair.