Follow the simple steps below to build your own.
Build my own attic ladder.
Carefully trace the template onto the ceiling so that you know where to cut for the framing.
I built an attic ladder and installed it in just 1 weekend.
Draw a chalk.
Pick the type of attic access ladder you need or want based on where.
Decide where you want your assess ladder.
In our example you would need to mark it at 7 3125.
I built my own fold away attic ladder easy.
I have printed the plans together with a description of the process in easy to follow steps and a list of the materials required.
Modify the top of the stringer to.
Go up to the attic and with a hammer tap a nail through the ceiling by the joist as a starting place to cut.
Gain lots of space from inside your roof.
Lay out a sufficiently long piece of 2 in 12 in 5 1 cm 30 5 cm lumber.
The stairs will simply fold up when you are not using them.
Wife happy kids entertained me happy.
A set of folding stairs leading to the loft is a great addition that will allow you to get into the attic and to save space when needed.
Mark a carpenter s square to the height and depth of your steps.
How to build an attic access ladder step 1.
Homemade attic ladder with 4 sections.
After you are done tracing the template cut an opening in the ceiling using a hand saw.
From the ceiling below the attic align the ladder template with the nails you nailed through the ceiling.
Easy to follow with these instructions and plans.
The attic ladder is positioned in the hallway ceiling and can be folded down when required or up and out of view.