Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1.
Diy attic access ladder.
Wooden attic ladders wood or plywood is a great material for staircases it makes any space cozier and comfier and you can easily construct such a staircase.
How to install an attic ladder step 1.
By creating an attic access ladder you can have an easy way to climb up into your attic space.
An attic ladder makes every flounder and down from the attic less complicated quicker and also safer.
Step 1 check the area.
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.
Using a reciprocating saw start your cut by lightly tapping the blade into the drywall and cut along the chalk.
Snap a chalk line between the two.