Is it just a cost thing? Every house I grew up in as a child had a ladder that you could pull down from a string and climb into the attic with. Every house I live in now just has a framed square with some loose drywall. Is there a reason homeowners don't install these anymore?
Hey there. I have a ladder access in my garage that is impossible to use safely. To pull it down, I use the rope (easy enough) but then the ladder is folded in 3 parts where is stays put. There is a second rope on the bottom ladder section (not shown as I ripped it off) but when pulled there is no mechanism to stop the impending chaotic free fall of 2 ladder sections,(middle and bottom). I currently use a 6 foot piece of wood to try to gently bring it down. Sometimes it slips and knocks me hard. Then, when I try to “return” it back to the ceiling, it is near impossible without luck and more of my prodding with a long piece of wood. Is there something better? Like a mechanical solution to drop-in using the hardware I currently have? Having ~12 feet of ladder crashing down sucks with a new born. Ladder in question
Builder installed an 8' ladder in my 10' garage. Should I build a removable extension to the legs, or have someone replace the entire ladder?
Edit: I'm not the first owner, so it's been like this since 1995.
What is this kind of door called, so I can search for it properly on Google? https://imgur.com/a/HwWSd0x
It is a door from the garage to the attic that is suspended in mid-air. I’ve never used it before, and I want to use it to get access to the adjacent part of the attic. This part of the attic is very far away from the other access panel (it’s a 50 foot crawl with no flooring), so this one will be much more convenient. I want to get up there again to install some data cable and WiFi access points.
What kind of ladder is appropriate for this? I’m a bit stumped at how you’re supposed to dock one safely to this kind of entrypoint. The distance to the bottom of the doorframe is about 10.5 feet (measured diagonally with a laser tape measure, so like 10ft straight up?) I would like to use this for access to put storage into the attic, however I’ve never stored items in the attic through a door like this, always through a regular pull-down ladder. It gives off rather unsafe vibes.
I also want to install flooring in the attic to make future remodeling easier (there’s zero planking up there, so crawling is slow and painstaking) and to serve as storage space. I also want to leave an appropriate amount of space for insulation. What are my options here? I’m aware of this prefabricated riser system (https://www.atticflooringtx.com/loftzone-storefloor) that lets you go up to best practices of attic insulation, as well as adding framing for this. A prefab approach is attractive to me because the cost of labor is really high in my market, and I don’t really trust a contractor or handyman to design access hatches, etc. for servicing stuff in the room underneath. If I install it myself I can make the necessary adjustments.
Could it be a separate building or the cabin’s basement? My own theory is Lottie needs to prove/legitimize her visions and maybe a dream or vision leads them to this building with the stair case and that’s how she establishes her “power/gift”.
https://imgur.com/a/J6ElBHG
Per the home owners instructions, the ladder is not installed correctly. Does anyone know how I can go about finding what’s wrong or what the model of the ladder? I can’t find anything on the physical ladder.
Thanks,
I recently purchased a house. There's a wonderful attic, however the door to get there doesn't have a ladder. I wanna install a ladder to the preexisting door. The door/entrance to the attic is small. (L)35inches by (W)22inches. With 8 feet from floor to celling.
Your home improvement stores sell the door/ladder combos, but they have very limited options, none that would fit the size I have.
I was thinking just adding a ladder would work best
Any tips would be greatly appreciated
I've got a wonky attic ladder that will no longer close fully (and is clanky-loud when I open/ close). No manufacturer or part numbers are visible. It's about 28"x52" which doesn't fit the 'cheaper' replace options, but I'd much rather either repair or replace ... whatever needs it than the whole kit & caboodle. I'm trying to avoid the $1k+ prices I'm seeing for this size, and I'm mildly concerned by the clanking. I'm hoping one of you internet gurus have an easy button fix that is in my google-fu blind spot.
I can't seem to post AND click the "Image & Video" button so I'm going to put a few Imgur links here:
https://i.imgur.com/WWPOMcz.jpg - Good Side
https://i.imgur.com/5yGdBsT.jpg - Slightly cantered view
https://i.imgur.com/mmtE6ZH.jpg - "I showed you my spring please respond" angle
Please forgive the sign from the previous owners. Obligatory "I'll take it down next time" comment.
I have a pulldown attic ladder that is probably 100 years old. The ladder itself seems like its falling apart, but the hatch door its sitting on is paneled and matches the rest of the house and is in pretty good shape. Would it be simple to just upgrade the ladder? Everywhere I look only sells the door and ladder assembly.
The bottom section of my pull-down attic ladder broke the other day and I've been looking around for a replacement. All I can find online are whole ladders, which I don't really need. Have any of you done this before?
I'm trying to sell my house and the buyer wants the attic stairs replaced. If it's too costly, I might not do it but if it's not that bad I will. I just don't even know where to begin on who could do that (licensed/insured required by the agreement) and how much it would cost! I'd like a contractor from RVA to do it if possible. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you <3
We have a pretty big attic accessible only through a removable panel inside a closet ceiling. I've been up there a few times for various work, and can't shake the thought of how nice it would be to put some plywood down over the joists and use the space for storage (holiday decorations, etc). Of course the current need to empty a closet to fit a ladder in and squeeze through the hole makes that unrealistic.
I've looked into the traditional pull-down attic ladder and am starting to consider where I could put one.
I'm still a little hesitant, not sure why. If it's so simple why didn't a previous owner do it? Is there anything I'm overlooking as to why this would be a bad idea? Anyone here have any experience or insight with a similar project?
There is insulation up there, reasonably confident it's NOT asbestos, and would make sure before disturbing anything.
I moved into my house in the central US almost 2 years ago. The house was built in 1965 and includes the original attic fan, in addition to forced air A/C. My girlfriend has allergies, and the humidity here makes the fan pretty much useless—I’ve used it to help clear kitchen smoke maybe once the whole time we’ve lived here. The other issue is access into the attic: the only way in and out is through a 12x18” polystyrene panel in the ceiling of an overstuffed closet. Conveniently, it’s also blocked by the closet shelf.
My question is: does it seem reasonable to just have the fan removed and replace it with some fold-down stairs to make attic access easier? It’s not practical for storage or anything like that, but I would think it would be slightly more air-tight. And would make cleaning out the sparrow hotel in the attic much easier (that’s a whole other issue…)
I moved into a new home and the original attic ladder was broken beyond repair. I removed it and tossed it to prevent injury. This was a huge mistake! I thought they were universal fit and I could get a replacement. Every attic ladder nowadays is 22.5 W x 54 L and mine is only 22 W x 54 L. The half inch difference in width is all that is preventing me from installing. Does anyone know where I can find a 22x54 attic ladder? I can’t use a spreader and the beams it is mounted on are supporting beams. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Can anyone recommend someone to install an attic ladder in a townhouse in Hoboken?
