What to Know about Installing a Werner Attic Ladder

Attic ladders give you the opportunity to utilize space for storage you wouldn’t have access to before. A Werner attic ladder will undoubtedly provide the durability, safety standards, and ease of use that you are looking for in purchasing an attic ladder for your home. After purchasing a Werner attic ladder, there’s a good chance that you will have to install it yourself. To do so, there are a few steps to follow so that you can guarantee your own safety and the safety of anyone who will be using the attic ladder.

Step Number One: Preparing for Install

The first thing you should do before attempting an install is to read the instruction manual completely. This manual will instruct you in the tools that you will need to complete the job. These tools include a carpenter square, drill, hammer, hacksaw, pencil, step ladder, tape measure, wrench, and a Phillip’s screwdriver. Make sure that all the parts of the ladder are evident and that everything looks undamaged. If something doesn’t seem right, send the attic ladder back to the manufacturer for replacement before installing. Most importantly, don’t attempt to install unless you are confident in your skills to do so.

Step Number Two: Preparing the Opening of the Attic Ladder

Remove any trim around the attic opening and make sure the measurements are right. All sides of the attic opening should be flat and undamaged before you install. On the ends of the opening, support boards must be temporarily installed to support the attic ladder. Fasten them onto the support board headers with the drill and three screws for durable placement.

Step Number Three: Placing the Attic Ladder in Opening

Next, the ladder must be placed in the opening. Do not remove the zip tie that is keeping the sections of the attic ladder in one piece for easy transport through the attic opening. First, you should weave the pull cord through the attic door hole and tie to the washer provided. Next, fit the attic ladder through the opening. You must have an additional person in the attic there to grab the ladder and hold into place. Angle the ladder so that it fits into the opening and rest it on the temporary support boards. Then, screw the frame of the attic ladder into the header of the opening from inside of the attic.

Step Number Four: Mounting the Ladder into Place

Mount the ladder is as easy as pre-drilling and adding screws with drill into predesignated areas around the frame of the attic ladder. Be sure to start at the header side with hinges. Lag screws and washers should be used for optimal security. Be sure that you test the door to make sure it closes without any issues. Now you can remove the temporary support boards from outside the attic opening.

Step Number Five: Getting the Right Height

The first thing you must to do to determine the proper height of the attic ladder is measure from the floor to the attic opening. The instruction manual will tell you how much you must cut off from bottom of ladder depending on the measurement. Remove the zip ties from the ladder so that it can be extended. Pull the ladder out and put the lowest section of the ladder under the middle section. Measure the cutting area with your pencil. Use your hacksaw to cut off the predetermined excess material. Extend all of the ladder sections so that you may install the ladder feet. To do so, place the feet on the ends of the ladder where they would sit after install. Mark where the foot should be placed so that drill can be pre-drilled. Place screw and lug nut to finish and repeat on the other side. Don’t forget to always read your manual before doing any installations. To purchase your very own Werner attic ladder, go to IndustrialLadder.com for affordable prices, options, and delivery right to your home or business!

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