Pull the stairs down until the hinges are extended image 1.
Easy diy attic ladder.
How to build a staircase that you can install yourself.
Do not extend the legs to the floor yet.
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Installing an attic ladder or fold down stairway is a doable diy project that could take just a few hours.
Check that the assembly is level and shim between the stair frame and joists.
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Many ladders as well as staircases come as pre assembled sets that you can get for delivery to your residence or grab at a local structure supply shop.
If the ladder legs are too long fold the ladder at the lowest joint and measure from the hinge to the floor image 1.
This is a staircase that we built at our workplace very sturdy design only took a few hours to cons.
Place attic assembly on supports.
The attic ladder is positioned in the hallway ceiling and can be folded down when required or up and out of view.
Easy to follow with these instructions and plans.
Use a hacksaw if the ladder is metal and a wood saw if the ladder is wood images 2 and 3.
Unfold the lowest section of the ladder and cut the straight legs just enough for the feet to sit correctly on the floor.