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| Do you need more space? Many of us could always | | | | Folding Attic Ladders |
| use a little extra room. If you have an attic, why not | | | | Folding attic ladders can be installed in no time, or |
| make the most of it. Attics make nice guest rooms, | | | | really in a day. All you need is some basic equipment |
| recreation rooms or just big storage rooms. This is a | | | | and some help for the heavy lifting involved. You can |
| great time to have that folding ladder installed. Folding | | | | have a professional install it for you or a much |
| attic ladders are great to pull down and fold back up | | | | cheaper alternative is to purchase a kit to do it |
| whenever you choose. I call it the staircase in | | | | yourself. |
| demand. Just use it when you need it. In order to | | | | Here are the tools needed to install folding attic |
| use your extra space, some type of entry system | | | | ladders: Step ladder, flashlight, hammer, goggles, dust |
| must be installed and I can't think of a better one. | | | | mask, gloves, drywall saw, hand saw, tape measure, |
| Folding attic ladders are generally made from | | | | and framing square. |
| fiberglass, wood, or metal. Just as there are different | | | | The materials needed for folding attic ladders are: |
| materials in which folding attic ladders are made, | | | | Attic stairs, 16p nails or 3" wood screws, 20p nails, |
| there are also a couple of different styles to choose. | | | | joist-size framing lumber, 1"x 4" boards, and wood |
| The style you choose ultimately depends on the | | | | shims. |
| home and the primary use for your folding attic | | | | Always remember when installing folding attic ladders |
| ladders. There is the regular folding style ladder and | | | | to follow all manufacturers' instructions and use all |
| the sliding style of ladders. All fold up easily and are | | | | safety precautions necessary. |
| hardly detectable. Another great feature is the fact | | | | |