{"id":5204,"date":"2016-11-27T18:47:04","date_gmt":"2016-11-27T23:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=5204"},"modified":"2018-11-25T18:10:58","modified_gmt":"2018-11-25T23:10:58","slug":"installing-attic-ladder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/attic-insulation-fan-stair-main\/installing-attic-ladder\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing an Attic Ladder"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Installing an Attic Ladder<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you would like to utilize your attic for storage space but lack any easy way into it, installing an attic ladder might be just the ticket. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Installing an attic ladder is a project that most do-it-yourself homeowners can tackle, however you will need the better part of a day, as well as another pair of hands, to help lift the attic ladder and install it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Tips on Buying an Attic Ladder<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attic ladders are sold in kits and come in a variety of styles, materials and performance ratings.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attic ladder styles include folding ladders, sliding ladders, and telescopic ladders. Attic ladders are typically constructed out of wood, steel and\/or aluminum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Regarding performance ratings, the maximum load capacity rating is the most critical specification to consider. I would highly recommend buying an attic ladder with a maximum load capacity rating of at least 300 lbs or more. When selecting an attic ladder, you need to consider the total load that could be applied to the attic ladder, e.g. the weight of a person plus the weight of the articles he\/she is carrying.<\/span><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 468x60_below_Author_Name --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 468px; height: 60px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"5936342260\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"40%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A 200lb man with a box of books, for example, could easily exceed a 250 lb ladder rating. Attic ladder maximum load capacities vary with manufacturers\/styles and can range from 200 \u2013 800 lbs, so there are plenty of options to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attic ladders typically come in lengths of 54\u201d inches and widths of 22.5\u201d, thus fitting easily between ceiling joists on 24\u201d center spacings.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"60%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5205\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Attic-Stairs-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Installing an attic stairs \/ ladder.\" width=\"350\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Attic-Stairs-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Attic-Stairs.jpg 519w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Location for Installing Attic Ladder<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Installing an attic ladder requires some forethought on where it should be located. You want to position it in an area where you have easy access from the lower level, e.g. a hallway, and also have plenty of headroom access as you enter into the attic via the ladder. Ideally the attic ladder should be located somewhere near the peak of the roof, where there is maximum attic head room. Fortunately most homes have hallways that are fairly centered underneath the roof peak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The other consideration when installing an attic ladder is the relationship of the ceiling joists relative to the preferred installation location. The attic ladder should preferably be installed parallel with the existing ceiling joists to minimize framing modifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Framing in an Attic Ladder<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attic ladders are designed to fit nicely between ceiling joists that are on 24\u201d centers. However in many homes, ceiling joists are set on 16\u201d centers. In these situations, a center joist will need to be cut and replaced with two headers and a short ceiling joist to fit the required attic ladder width.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Caution: If your roof is constructed using trusses DO NOT cut the truss without first checking with a building inspector or licensed building contractor. Trusses are specifically engineered as a single functioning unit. Cutting portions of the truss may threaten the integrity of the roof.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"50%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/attic-conversion-bid-sheet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5090\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Attic-Conversion-Bid-Sheet-Cover-1-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"Attic Conversion Bid Sheet\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Attic-Conversion-Bid-Sheet-Cover-1-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Attic-Conversion-Bid-Sheet-Cover-1.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are installing the attic ladder perpendicular to the ceiling joists, multiple ceiling joists will need to be cut, and additional framing required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Again, I would suggest you speak with your local building inspector or a building contractor before cutting multiple ceiling joists.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The actual installation of the attic ladder requires the dropping in of the attic ladder assembly via the attic. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is a pretty heavy job and another pair of hands will be required. It also helps to nail temporary board stops on the outside edge of the opening down below (on the ceiling of the lower level). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This way when you lay the attic ladder into place it can rest on these board stops. <\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\">\n<div style=\"background: url('http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/Bathroom_Remodel_Ad_300x250.jpg') no-repeat top; margin-left: 10px; height: 250px; width: 300px;\">\n<form action=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/UHI-info\/Bathroom-Remodeling-Contractor-Quotes.htm#form\" method=\"get\"><input style=\"width: 112px; height: 30px; margin: 180px 160px 0px 0px;\" name=\"PC\" size=\"20\" type=\"text\" \/><br \/>\n<input style=\"float: right; background: url('http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/homeadditionplus-btn-next.gif'); height: 34px; width: 93px; border: 0px solid #000000; ; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 80px; margin-top: -33px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can then easily fasten the attic ladder to the adjacent ceiling joists with screws. After fastening the attic ladder to the ceiling joists can then be removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To complete the project, trim moulding should be installed around the perimeter of the attic ladder door opening. Also, the attic ladder door panel should be painted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Insulating an Attic Ladder Area<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attic ladders can be leaky in terms of airflow. Make sure to apply insulation between the sides of the attic ladder frame and the ceiling joists. Also, apply weather stripping around the attic ladder door perimeter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some attic ladder models come with weather stripping already integrated into the door panel area.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For help on Attic Conversion and Attic Renovation Projects<\/span><\/b>, see HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/attic-conversion-bid-sheet\/\">Attic Conversion Bid Sheet<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. The <a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/attic-conversion-bid-sheet\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Attic Conversion<\/b><\/span><\/a><b><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/Bid-Sheet-Ebook-info\/Attic-Conversion-Bid-Sheet.htm\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Bid sheet<\/span><\/a> <\/b>will help to ensure that you hire the right contractor so that your attic conversion project is built correctly, on time and budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/attic-insulation-fan-stair-main\/install-insulated-attic-door-opening-video\/\">How to Insulate an Attic Door Video<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/attic-insulation-fan-stair-main\/attic-stair-maintenance\/\">How to Maintain an Attic Stair<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/attic-insulation-fan-stair-main\/attic-door-insulation\/\">Attic Door Insulation Tips<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Additional Attic Conversion and Home Remodeling Design Resources<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<table id=\"AutoNumber21\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"45%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1589234820\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1589234820&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=9caff32b0a7a41d89f482890ab4c489c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=1589234820&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1589234820\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"10%\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"45%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/155468031X\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=155468031X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=98ab5a7124b42720bc71f3da8fea94fa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=155468031X&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=155468031X\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\">Free Home Addition \/ Attic Conversion Price Quotes with No Obligation!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fill out our 3-5 minute quick and easy form, and receive a free price quote on a attic conversion from one of our pre-screened and licensed home remodeling contractors. 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