Measure the width of the attic frame piece to tap another nail by the same joist in the ceiling.
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Once you re in the attic locate the screw.
Attic pull down ladders come in different lengths.
Go up to the attic and with a hammer tap a nail through the ceiling by the joist as a starting place to cut your rough opening.
So the first thing you should do is measure the ceiling to room floor distance.
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Lay plywood in the area around the opening and screw it in place so it stays firm.
For this bring some light up to the attic and run the extension cords down through the opening.
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Screw the hook into your pilot hole.
Cutting and bracing a new hole.
Step 3 draw a chalk line from nail to nail.
Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.
When buying stairs look for a stair with a load rating of at least 300 pounds which have the sturdiest treads stringers and hinges.
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You ll also need good lighting to see what you re doing.
Use the handle to hook the eye bolt and pull down your stairs.
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Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling.
You have now created your handle.
Based on this distance buy the appropriate size attic access ladder.
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When you find it remove the insulation from the area and determine.