Each attic ladder s rough opening dimension has a ceiling height ranging from the minimum compatible ceiling height to the maximum ceiling height.
Attic access ladder size.
The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb.
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.
A 30 inch 762 mm minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at or above the access opening.
The rough opening is the length vs.
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The compact attic ladder requires a minimum height of 28 and minimum depth of 44 inside the attic above and behind the opening.
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The rough framed opening.
The rough opening for a full size attic ladder should be at least 22 5 by 54 inches.
Aluminum attic ladder with 375 lbs.
The 2012 international residential code requires an attic access opening for attics with an area greater than 30 square feet and a vertical height in excess of 30 inches.
But louisville ladder attic ladders range from classic size 22 5 x 54 inches.
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Also make sure there is a suitable landing space in the attic so you can safely mount and dismount the ladder while carrying items.
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30 in x 54 in folding wood attic ladder with 300 lbs.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
For smaller attic openings with a minimum measurement of 18 x 24 you will need to measure the swing clearance inside the attic space.
2006 irc residential construction.
Full size attic ladders usually need an opening in the ceiling that is at least 22 1 2 x 54 inches.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
Width dimensions of the ladder when installed on the attic s floor.
An opening not less than 20 inches by 30 inches 559 mm by 762 mm shall be provided to any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches 762 mm.
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Werner w 7 ft to 8 75 ft.
Wood attic ladder with 250 lb.
Compact aluminum attic ladder with 250 lb.
Looking for a space adequate to this opening is your first step.
The attic ladder is suitable for a ceiling height within this range by cutting the ladder removing or adding steps as well as making the necessary adjustments outlined in the instructions.