Cutting Ceiling Joists Attic Ladder

Cutting and or removing joists to provide an entry or access can be the most difficult part of the overall project.

Cutting ceiling joists attic ladder.

The attic ladder is 25 wide so one joist will need to be partly removed. Step 2 cut joist support boards. Yes you can typically cut through joists but you must make some additions known as trimmers and headers to the framing as well. Note that the trimmers run the whole length of the joists in place.

If the ceiling joist does not provide one side of the frame cut a second stringer the same length as the first one. Cut a stringer to this length. Position a stepladder directly under the desired area for the attic access hole. Locate the joists behind the drywall on the ceiling using a.

Note that only one stringer is needed in figure 17 because the ceiling joist provides one side of the frame. Cutting ceiling joists for attic stairs. In order to maintain the support integrity of the ceiling or floor joist or rafter system it is important that if joists are cut that the load that was bearing on those joists be transferred to a modified support system. How to cut a hole in the ceiling for attic access.

Locate an area centered between the two joists and cut a 6 to 8 inch diameter hole using a. If the room has no ceiling. The ceiling joists will not hold much weight being only 2x4 s. I ve read through the achives and find much advice about not cutting trusses but i get the impression that cutting ceiling.

If the room has a ceiling and you have cut the required hole go to step 2. Rsquared posted in construction techniques on december 1 2005 04 33am i m preparing to install pull down stairs in my garage to utilize the attic space above for storage.