How to Install an Attic Ladder

Installing a pull-down attic ladder is essential for safer, easier access to your attic. We'll show you how to cut out & frame the opening, then install a fold-down attic stairs kit.

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[bradleypike]

Not one drop of sweat or dust or dirt on the guy. This looks easy!

[poshko]

What a beautiful attic. I wish this demonstration reflected my real life application.

[erickonphoenix]

This is way better than the old hole we had in our garage roof that we propped a ladder up through to store stuff when I was a kid. I know this because I was the final placement operator in our medieval supply chain operation for attic storage.

[daviddavis]

"You can do this by yourself"

"Now get a friend"

So we have determined that was a lie.

[zendog]

That is the cleanest attic I have ever saw. Mine has over 140 years of dust sitting in it. Almost looks like I walked into Edward sisor hands home.

[hmoobdude]

"How to install a SECOND attic access" would be more appropriate

[toddavis]

Excellent instructional vid sir.Lumber prices right now are sky high, so good thing we are not framing out a dormer!

[RCX]

Great video. Mine has been up for 10 years in the garage. Works great.

[BigAlWillis]

did this yesterday removed old installed new. its challenging by yourself was pretty tough. highly recommend having two people.

[thisisawesome]

5:27 Mark the hole and go straight to emergency care

[justmehavingfun]

Great video and very informative! But how did you get into the attic without making a hole first?

[nocharged]

I would love to know what ladder system they were using with the struts like that... I don't like what I have now with the springs and my hinges just got bent so I need to replace the hinges.

[winsagin]

Not near enough cussing, dropping tools, wires in the way, hacksaw blade breaks, and you're not pissed off and in a bad mood, what's wrong with this picture!!

[BOBMAN]

The guy said this could be done in a weekend. What a croc!
He got all this up in only 6-minutes.

[girlmastergeneral]

Finally a video that is well-produced and full of informative tips and tricks. Good job blows

[jimmyjampantyloons]

My evaporator is in the attic, along with my attic fan that has decided it always needs to run. I wanna get attic steps installed but I know PSE&G have Osha requirements re: ladders. I need to know which one will be ok for service techs. Additionally, I'd planned to buy one @ Lowe's/Home Depot & have the install it (unless that's a bad idea)?

[danmarcu]

A great work and video, too! Thank you.

[Engineer]

5:29 That was almost a hospital visit 🤪

[ftlaud]

Seems straight forward. Could be better. Need more support on the one side IMHO. Also one corner isn't flush to the ceiling. Realistically how most jobs would look!!

[fahadash]

When you are cutting the joist, do you not make the structure weak?