There are plenty of choices that will fit into an existing opening typically 22 or 25 inches by 54 inches.
Attic access standard size.
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.
The rough framed opening must be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches.
A few have rails that telescope like an old fashioned shaving mirror.
Other common loft hatch standard sizes are.
The second factor to consider is the ceiling height.
Installation is simple with the online step by step instruction video.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
Some slide some fold.
The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb.
Standard openings are 22 5 x 54 but some homes have wider openings.
Measure the rough opening in your ceiling both the width and length.
Building codes according to the 2006 international residential code r807 1 attic access homes with combustible materials in the ceiling and roof construction must have an access to attic areas that exceeds 30 square feet and with a vertical height of 30 inches or greater.
The rough framed opening.
Also make sure there is a suitable landing space in the attic so you can safely mount and dismount the ladder while carrying items.
Looking for a space adequate to this opening is your first step.
You have your pick of wood aluminum or steel in different heights weights and load capacities.
Conversely some homes have smaller openings or hatches.
Full size attic ladders usually need an opening in the ceiling that is at least 22 1 2 x 54 inches.
Do you offer custom attic ladders with various rough openings.
Standard loft hatch sizes can only really be used with a traditional extension ladder that is placed inside the framework of the loft hatch to allow you to climb in and out of the loft.
An existing rough opening that does not fit the attic ladder s rough opening can be framed to accommodate the attic ladder.
Each attic ladder s rough opening dimension has a ceiling height ranging from the minimum compatible ceiling height to the maximum ceiling height.