Use the handle to hook the eye bolt and pull down your stairs.
How to build pull down attic stairs.
Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.
You ll be doing a great deal of work from the attic as your put in the wooden stairs.
For that you ll need somewhere to stand.
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Hook the cable end onto the holder.
You ll also need good lighting to see what you re doing.
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Use the same procedure to connect the cable from the drum on the other side of the stair.
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.
All fakro attic ladders with an insulation value have a seal the lid door is made from solid.
The third factor to consider is the insulation r value.
You have now created your handle.
Pull the cable across the small pulley and down to the cable holder mounted to the door.
Lay plywood in the area around the opening and screw it in place so it stays firm.
Screw the hook into your pilot hole.
Reach up to one of the spring drums grab the cable closest to the header and carefully pull it out.
When buying stairs look for a stair with a load rating of at least 300 pounds which have the sturdiest treads stringers and hinges.
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Easy to follow with these instructions and plans.