Ever wonder how much your attic entrance costs you each month in your cooling and heating bills.
Molding around attic ladder.
Cut a 45 degree angle on a piece that will be used for the top of the attic stairs opening one of the short ends of the rectangular opening.
Make sure there s enough headroom above the attic floor so the staircase can close properly.
Insert 4d finishing nails every 6 inches using a hammer to hold it.
In fact plenty of people will cut an access hole through the ceiling and just use a regular ladder to get up there.
Climb back up the step ladder and place the left molding piece up to the side of the attic opening 1 8 inch away from the door.
An attic ladder is a retracting stair that pulls down from the ceiling to give access to the attic area after that folds up into a ceiling framework off the beaten track when it is not needed.
It also has a full length handrail for added safety.
If you choose to cut an opening you will install trim molding around the perimeter of the opening.
While damp and warm climates are a prime breeding ground for our fuzzy friend other conditions that bring mold include lack of ventilation and proper sheathing.
Leave the other end at a 90 degree cut about 3 inches longer than the corner of the opening.
We are going to show you step by step in less than 2 and 1.
If you decide to go that route know a couple of things.
Painted or stained molding is cut to size and installed around the.
High humidity in a space like an attic can lead to mold and a spill in a carpeted area of your home that isn t quickly taken care of can also lead to mold under the carpet.
Cutting a hole in your ceiling will breach the fire rating of your ceiling.
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Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
Molding around an attic stair entrance transforms an otherwise unsightly area into one that blends with the surrounding finishes.
Many people still choose to do this for the added storage space.
An attic ladder makes every flounder and down from the attic less complicated quicker and also safer.