Homemade Folding Attic Ladder

You can build the ladder in two or three pieces and put it together afterward or cut it after it has been built.
Homemade folding attic ladder. You should know that it is made to be sturdy and safe since it. Wife happy kids entertained me happy. I built an attic ladder and installed it in just 1 weekend. After you are done tracing the template cut an opening in the ceiling using a hand saw.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. To cut the ladder simply divide the length of the ladder in half to get 2 pieces. Sometimes the ladder may fit into an existing attic accessibility hatch. Traditional folding attic stairs are an economical option to reach attic storage space.
Built for safety this sturdy wood ladder makes it easy to access your attic with nine non slip steps and a convenient handrail for support while climbing. I designed and built an attic ladder for my home and discovered how easy it is to build and install. I have gained a huge storage area that was never available in the home due to the demands of my growing kids. I suggest this project to anyone who requires more space in their home.
Where possible pick a size and location for your attic ladder that enables it to fit between existing ceiling joists or trusses. The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. Cut one of the halves again but this time divide it up so that you have 2 3 of the ladder in one piece and a smaller piece. The louisville ladders have opening dimensions of 22 5 by 54 inches it has a ceiling height that will fit 7 foot 8 inch up to 10 foot 3 inch ceilings and has a step depth which will fit even the customers with the broadest stepping depth it goes to 3 25 inches.
Folding attic stairs are available in a variety of materials including wood aluminum and steel. Installation is simple with the online step by step instruction video. Carefully trace the template onto the ceiling so that you know where to cut for the framing. Nov 13 2015 gain lots of space from inside your roof.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in. Easy to follow with these instructions and plans.