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Attic entry clearane.
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Local and international building codes require that attic openings be located in readily accessible locations.
Most attic ladders are made to fit between joists set at 24 inches on center.
You might open up your attic and find bare joists with fiberglass or cellulose insulation between the joists.
Hang a fold down staircase or simply cover the opening with a door and hinge.
Fortunately this is a fairly easy fix.
Also make sure there is a suitable landing space in the attic so you can safely mount and dismount the ladder while carrying items.
Full size attic ladders usually need an opening in the ceiling that is at least 22 1 2 x 54 inches.
Looking for a space adequate to this opening is your first step.
You can sister the joists by cutting 2 x8 boards the same length as the joists applying construction adhesive and affixing each to a joist with nails.
Popular choices include inside a garage utility room or in a hallway.
If you re lucky and this is the case squaring of the opening is simply a matter of nailing a couple of blocks between.
Alternatively use a flat sheet of thin plywood or similar material to.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
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Trim the opening edges to finish the entry.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.