Cutting Ceiling Joists Attic Ladder

Werner s easy access attic ladder 5 cut ceiling joists step 1 mark.

Cutting ceiling joists attic ladder.

Rsquared posted in construction techniques on december 1 2005 04 33am i m preparing to install pull down stairs in my garage to utilize the attic space above for storage. Yes you can typically cut through joists but you must make some additions known as trimmers and headers to the framing as well. The ceiling joists will not hold much weight being only 2x4 s. The attic ladder is 25 wide so one joist will need to be partly removed.

Cut a stringer to this length. Cut 2 joist sized boards long enough to span two joists on each side of your chosen. Cutting and or removing joists to provide an entry or access can be the most difficult part of the overall project. How to cut a hole in the ceiling for attic access.

If the room has no ceiling. Position a stepladder directly under the desired area for the attic access hole. Note that the trimmers run the whole length of the joists in place. Locate an area centered between the two joists and cut a 6 to 8 inch diameter hole using a.

In order to maintain the support integrity of the ceiling or floor joist or rafter system it is important that if joists are cut that the load that was bearing on those joists be transferred to a modified support system. If the room has a ceiling and you have cut the required hole go to step 2. If the ceiling joist does not provide one side of the frame cut a second stringer the same length as the first one. Locate the joists behind the drywall on the ceiling using a.

Cutting joists for attic ladder i have a newly built garage with ceiling joists set 16 on center. Cutting ceiling joists for attic stairs.