Pull the cable across the small pulley and down to the cable holder mounted to the door.
How to install fold down attic ladder.
Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife.
With a few tools additional supplies and the included instruction manuals you can install your new werner attic ladder.
Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer.
Make the most of all of that space in your roof with an attic ladder.
Reach up to one of the spring drums grab the cable closest to the header and carefully pull it out.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
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How to install a folding attic ladder step 1.
Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
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These units come completely framed with a folding sectional ladder which is designed to be installed inside of a ceiling opening.
Foldaway stairs also known as pull down folding stairs are designed to make it easier to access your attic.
Whether you already have an existing cavity in your roof or need to create a new one t.
Hook the cable end onto the holder.
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Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
Lowe s will coordinate your attic ladder installation service to remove your old attic ladder handle your new attic stair installation and haul away the old unit.
Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder.