Go up to the attic and with a hammer tap a nail through the ceiling by the joist as a starting place to cut.
Build folding attic ladder.
Easy to follow with these instructions and plans.
Save heaps and have the pride of doing it yourself.
Pick the type of attic access ladder you need or want based on where.
I have printed the plans together with a description of the process in easy to follow steps and a list of the materials required.
After you are done tracing the template cut an opening in the ceiling using a hand saw.
The attic ladder is positioned in the hallway ceiling and can be folded down when required or up and out of view.
Carefully trace the template onto the ceiling so that you know where to cut for the framing.
How to build an attic access ladder step 1.
Draw a chalk.
Nov 13 2015 gain lots of space from inside your roof.
Follow the simple steps below to build your own.
I built an attic ladder and installed it in just 1 weekend.
Decide where you want your assess ladder.
The whole process took me one weekend to build and.
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.