Removing Attic Ladder
Step 2 shut the attic door once you and your partner are in the attic.
Removing attic ladder. Welcome to paul s toolbox where home improvement expert paul ricalde provides in depth videos that teach beginners how to renovate their homes using the most. 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. Ae series energy seal attic ladder product overview. If nail heads are inaccessible cut the nails with a reciprocating saw by slipping the blade in.
Steps for replacing attic stairs. Place a stepladder beside the attic ladder. Remove all screws or nails connecting the frame of the ladder to the surrounding attic joists. Remove the springs from the old attic staircase by bending the metal arms forward to release the tension.
Place 1 by 4 inch wood strips on the. Open the attic ladder stairs so the bottom of the stairs touches the floor. Built for safety this sturdy wood ladder makes it easy to access your attic with nine non slip steps and a convenient handrail for support while climbing. Contact lowe s today to help with installing attic ladders or.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. The springs are most relaxed when the attic ladder is in the stowed position. Aa1510 compact attic ladder full installation. Measure the rough opening of the attic staircase and match it to find a suitable replacement.
So stop worrying about how to install an attic ladder and let lowe s coordinate your attic stairs installation. Using a reciprocating saw cut off the metal hinges of the. Remove the trim around the opening for the attic ladder stairs by prying it off with a pry bar. Install the support boards with the deck screws to each header end of the opening according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Removing pull down attic stairs with just one person. How to remove attic ladder stairs 1. Remove any trim or hardware around the existing attic opening verify that the opening is in good repair and double check your measurements to ensure you ve purchased the correct ladder size. The left support arm broke making the old stairs functional but dangerously wobbly.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in. If the springs are in bad shape it may be wise to use a stepladder instead of the attic ladder to climb up.