Installing Attic Stairs Alone

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Installing attic stairs alone.

Contact lowe s today to help with installing attic ladders or. Read and follow the manufacturer s instructions for your attic stair model. This step is necessary regardless of whether you re expanding an existing hatchway or creating new attic access. Attach the pull cord on your attic ladder.

Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way. Snap a chalk line between the two. So stop worrying about how to install an attic ladder and let lowe s coordinate your attic stairs installation. Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1.

Then cut out the rough opening with a drywall saw. Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase. 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. Ensure that you have the right size ladder and that there s suitable landing space in the attic for safe mount and dismount from the ladder.

How to install an attic ladder step 1. Place the ladder into the opening of the access hatch. Installation requires two people. Measure and cut.

Using a reciprocating saw start your cut by lightly tapping the blade into the drywall and cut along the chalk.