If you have an attic in your home it is important that you have a the right access point. Most attics are accessible using attic ladders that are either stationary or can be pulled down. You will find a lot of older homes have these ladders that are used specifically for different access points.
A quality attic ladder is essential if you are keen on having a well built access point that is easy to use. You should look for a ladder that is both easy to use and well built. The treads of the ladder should have some sort of grooves to help prevent any slips or falls that might occur.
Another safety feature that you might want in a ladder is a hand rail. These rails are used to help give you extra gripping when you are going up the ladder. It is a great feature for people who are getting into their later years and look for a bit of security.
When it comes time to installing the ladder it is important for you to access the available space in the ladder. Anyone who is keen on choosing a space saving product should consider the folding attic ladders. These ladders are very efficient because they are able to fold into themselves and can sit on top of the hatch when they aren’t being used.
You should look for joists that are able to fully support the weight of the ladder when it is being used and when it is folded. The space that the ladder is place in should allow for easy accessibility to the rest of the attic compartments.
After choosing the right place for the ladder it is then time to start measuring and chalking the outline fo the opening on the drywall. The space should be wide enough to ensure that a full sized person will be able to pass through without any problems.
Once you have outlined the area you can then use a saw to cut the outline of the ladder out of the drywall. Once the right sized hole has been cut through you can then work to put in the support and header boards. Now you can put the folding attic ladder into the right place suing shims to support it.
Test the ladder to ensure that it extends all the way down to the floor. If there are problems with the ladder levelness or height you will need to either add or take the shims away until the feet are evenly spaced across the floor. This will ensure that your wooden attic ladder is properly installed.
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