Folding Attic Stairs Installation

Capacity item 1255125 model 869718.

Folding attic stairs installation.

Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer. The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. In most cases you ll need to drill a pilot hole and install a hex head cap screw and lock nut to keep the foot in place. Under no circumstances is any folding attic stair to be used when the ceiling to floor measurement exceeds the maximum ceiling height as indicated for the ceiling mounted folding attic stair you are installing see specification chart on page 1 when in the attic be careful not to step through the ceiling.

Do not extend the legs to the floor yet. Traditional folding attic stairs are an economical option to reach attic storage space. Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. 22 5 in x 54 in folding wood attic ladder with 300 lbs.

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. Folding attic stairs are available in a variety of materials including wood aluminum and steel. Tie ladder sections together to keep them from separating. Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.

Pull the stairs down until the hinges are extended image 1. How to install a folding attic ladder step 1. Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder. Make sure the foot pads touch the floor and provide a.

With a few tools additional supplies and the included instruction manuals you can install your new attic ladder. And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in. Make sure you have someone helping from the garage level so you don t get stuck in the attic. Werner attic ladders are durable and easily fit in most homes.

Place attic assembly on supports. So stop worrying about how to install an attic ladder and let lowe s coordinate your attic stairs installation. Fakro lwf 22 5x54 fire rated wood attic ladder 7 95 ft to 10 08 ft.