Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
Framing opening attic ladder.
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Alternatively work from the attic where the framing is completely visible.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
Tie ladder sections together to keep them from separating.
Wear safety glasses a dust mask and work gloves before you begin cutting your rough opening.
Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
How to install a folding attic ladder step 1.
The frame for the rough opening requires four sides.
Framing an attic opening.
Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder.
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If your ceiling joists are spaced so that they make up the other two sides of the rough opening check the opening for squareness by measuring across the diagonals.
Roughing an opening for fold down attic stairs 1.
2 measure and mark the stair.
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Make sure that there are no.
The headers make up two of those sides.