Easy Diy Attic Ladder
I have printed the plans together with a description of the process in easy to follow steps and a list of the materials required.
Easy diy attic ladder. Place attic assembly on supports. Unfold the lowest section of the ladder and cut the straight legs just enough for the feet to sit correctly on the floor. I built an attic ladder and installed it in just 1 weekend. This is a staircase that we built at our workplace very sturdy design only took a few hours to cons.
Installing an attic ladder or fold down stairway is a doable diy project that could take just a few hours. Many ladders as well as staircases come as pre assembled sets that you can get for delivery to your residence or grab at a local structure supply shop. Make sure you have someone helping from the garage level so you don t get stuck in the attic. Check that the assembly is level and shim between the stair frame and joists.
Pull the stairs down until the hinges are extended image 1. Do not extend the legs to the floor yet. The attic ladder is positioned in the hallway ceiling and can be folded down when required or up and out of view. Nov 13 2015 gain lots of space from inside your roof.
How to build a staircase that you can install yourself. Use a hacksaw if the ladder is metal and a wood saw if the ladder is wood images 2 and 3.