Installation Instructions
Materials:
– Several pieces of joist-sized lumber (the amount depends on the specic installation)
– 16d sinker nails or screws of equivalent strength (24-60 depending on the specic installation)
– 20d sinker nails or screws of equivalent strength are needed for installations where joists are cut
Stepladder:
– You will need a stepladder that is tall enough so that you can get into the overhead space without
stepping above the working height of the stepladder. The working height of the stepladder is two
steps down from the top.
– Your stepladder must also have a duty rating that is greater than the sum of your weight plus
the weight of the attic ladder and any additional materials used for installation.
CAUTION: Be careful when using a stepladder to climb into and out of the overhead space.
Tools For Creating a Rough Opening:
– Flashlight or extension light
– Claw hammer
– Pencil
– Handsaw/power saw
– Tape measure
– Framing square
– Tools to cut a hole in the existing ceiling
Safety Equipment:
– Gloves
– Safety goggles
– Dust mask
Section 1.2
Tools and Materials Needed
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