Rough Opening For Attic Stairs

Fakro lwf 22 5x54 fire rated wood attic ladder 7 95 ft to 10 08 ft.

Rough opening for attic stairs.

Measure the rough opening in your ceiling both the width and length. 22 5 in x 54 in folding wood attic ladder with 300 lbs. Capacity item 1255125 model 869718. The second factor to consider is the ceiling height.

Measure the rough opening s width and length in three different spots at the top and bottom of the framing. Fold down attic stairs provide convenient access to your attic without taking up space in the floor below the attic. 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. An existing rough opening that does not fit the attic ladder s rough opening can be framed to accommodate the attic ladder.

Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. Do you offer custom attic ladders with various rough openings. And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in. Standard openings are 22 5 x 54 but some homes have wider openings.

It s important to understand the opening size you have or will create to ensure you select the correct attic ladder product for your home. Each attic ladder s rough opening dimension has a ceiling height ranging from the minimum compatible ceiling height to the maximum ceiling height. 22 1 2 x 54 25 x 54 25 1 2 x 64 and 30 x 54 traditional attic ladders. In new installations a rough.

How do measure pull down attic stairs. Conversely some homes have smaller openings or hatches. The width and length of the rough opening and the ceiling height. Roughing an opening for fold down attic stairs.