Capacity item 1255125 model 869718.
Standard ceiling opening for attic ladder.
Built for safety this sturdy wood ladder makes it easy to access your attic with nine non slip steps and a convenient handrail for support while climbing.
22 1 2 x 54 25 x 54 25 1 2 x 64 and 30 x 54.
Conversely some homes have smaller openings or hatches.
In new installations a rough.
The rough framed opening.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
The attic ladder is suitable for a ceiling height within this range by cutting the ladder removing or adding steps as well as making the necessary adjustments outlined in the instructions.
Each attic ladder s rough opening dimension has a ceiling height ranging from the minimum compatible ceiling height to the maximum ceiling height.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
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Roughing an opening for fold down attic stairs.
Basic space requirements for an attic ladder.
It s important to understand the opening size you have or will create to ensure you select the correct attic ladder product for your home.
Measure the rough opening in your ceiling both the width and length.
Also make sure there is a suitable landing space in the attic so you can safely mount and dismount the ladder while carrying items.
The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb.
The rough opening is the length vs.
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The rough opening for a full size attic.
Looking for a space adequate to this opening is your first step.
Choose the right attic ladder s rough opening dimensions.
Width dimensions of the ladder when installed on the attic s floor.
Also make sure the space leading to the attic ladder is comfortable enough to carry all the types of objects you ll bring to the attic.
22 5 in x 54 in folding wood attic ladder with 300 lbs.
Fakro lwf 22 5x54 fire rated wood attic ladder 7 95 ft to 10 08 ft.
Full size attic ladders usually need an opening in the ceiling that is at least 22 1 2 x 54 inches.
The 2012 international residential code requires an attic access opening for attics with an area greater than 30 square feet and a vertical height in excess of 30 inches.
Fold down attic stairs provide convenient access to your attic without taking up space in the floor below the attic.
