Attic Access Rough Opening

The aa1510b aluminum compact attic ladder is lightweight and easy to open and close with the included assist pole.

Attic access rough opening.

Fold down attic stairs provide convenient access to your attic without taking up space in the floor below the attic. 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. Fakro lst 66875 insulated steel scissor attic ladder for 22 inch x 31 inch rough openings 4 2 out of 5 stars 74 louisville ladder 22 5 by 54 inch wooden attic ladder fits 8 foot 9 inch to 10 foot ceiling height 250 pound capacity l224p. 22 5 in x 54 in folding wood attic ladder with 300 lbs.

18 in x 24 in sliding aluminum attic ladder with 250 lbs. Do you offer custom attic ladders with various rough openings. Choose a stair that fits into the smallest of these measurements and is long enough for your ceiling height. Standard openings are 22 5 x 54 but some homes have wider openings.

Each attic ladder s rough opening dimension has a ceiling height ranging from the minimum compatible ceiling height to the maximum ceiling height. In new installations a rough. You may have to trim to fit. Installs into small openings for access to.

22 1 2 x 54 25 x 54 25 1 2 x 64 and 30 x 54 traditional attic ladders. Offers a large selection of attic ladders in various lengths and material they are designed to fit standard rough openings of. 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. Measure the rough opening in your ceiling both the width and length.

Measure the rough opening s width and length in three different spots at the top and bottom of the framing. Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. The rough framed opening. Shop werner aa 7 ft to 9 83 ft.

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. Fakro lwf 22 5x54 fire rated wood attic ladder 7 95 ft to 10 08 ft. And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in. Roughing an opening for fold down attic stairs.

The second factor to consider is the ceiling height. Capacity item 1255125 model 869718. An existing rough opening that does not fit the attic ladder s rough opening can be framed to accommodate the attic ladder.