Cutting and bracing a new hole.
How to replace drop down attic stairs.
Measure the rough opening of the attic staircase and match it to find a suitable replacement.
Once you re in the attic locate the screw.
When you find it remove the insulation from the area and determine.
Extend the attic folding ladder until it touches the floor.
Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
Check the sides of the ladder for loose springs near the metal arms that connect sections of the ladder.
If a spring has come loose at one end climb the stairs enter the attic and have an.
Remove the finishing nails and set the trim aside.
Attach 1 by 4 inch strips along the front and back sides.
In this video ask this old house general contractor tom silva removes an old attic staircase and replaces it with a new one.
Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling.
How to replace a drop down attic ladder 1.
Remove the springs from the old attic staircase by bending the metal arms forward to release the tension.