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.

Cutting ceiling joists attic ladder.

Cut 2 joist sized boards long enough to span two joists on each side of your chosen. I ve read through the achives and find much advice about not cutting trusses but i get the impression that cutting ceiling. 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.

Yes you can typically cut through joists but you must make some additions known as trimmers and headers to the framing as well. If the room has no ceiling. Cut a stringer to this length. Cutting and or removing joists to provide an entry or access can be the most difficult part of the overall project.

Note that the trimmers run the whole length of the joists in place. The ceiling joists will not hold much weight being only 2x4 s. Werner s easy access attic ladder 5 cut ceiling joists step 1 mark. Locate an area centered between the two joists and cut a 6 to 8 inch diameter hole 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. Position a stepladder directly under the desired area for the attic access hole. The attic ladder is 25 wide so one joist will need to be partly removed.

Step 2 cut joist support boards. 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.