Wood framing works particularly well for attics and is easy to install before an attic pull ladder kit.
Framing attic pulldown stairs.
Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.
I install pulldown attic stairs in half the homes i build.
The width and length of the rough opening and the ceiling height.
The easy part is framing the rough opening in the ceiling and hanging the stairs.
22 1 2 x 54 for the smallest pull down stairway.
Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling as a reference point so that when you go up in the attic you ll be able to locate it and find the general location of the attic stair.
Installing temporary support boards will also make the installation process easier.
In new installations a rough.
You ll then use the ceiling joists to determine the final location.
How do measure pull down attic stairs.
You ll need at least three critical measurements.
Construct the opening frame photo by karim shamsi basha.
25 1 2 x 64 often used for a longer pull down ladder attic access from a higher than standard ceiling.
Measure the rough opening s width and length in three different spots at the top and bottom of the framing.
Installing temporary support boards will also make the installation process easier.
Build a finished frame out of 1x8s to fit snugly into the opening.
25 x 54 most common small width pull down attic stair.
Standard rough openings for typical attic pull down stairs.
Temporarily screw a pair of 1x3 cleats to the ceiling across the rough opening.
30 x 54 for the largest width pull down stairway.
Lower the frame down onto the cleats from above then fasten it to the framing with 16d nails or 1 4 inch diameter 3 inch lag screws.