Measure and cut.
Adding attic door ladder.
How to install an attic ladder step 1.
Tie ladder sections together to keep them from separating.
Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder.
This will make in and out access even easier.
Using a reciprocating saw start your cut by lightly tapping the blade into the drywall and cut along the chalk.
You may also make your hatch a little larger if you have space.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
Snap a chalk line between the two.
Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer.
Smaller spaces may be hard to access especially if you re carrying items to or from the attic.
Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1.