Available for standard or extra wide openings the werner available for standard or extra wide openings the werner aluminum universal fit attic ladder offers a lightweight design yet boasts a duty rating of 375 lbs.
Build extra wide attic opening.
9 in 30 in.
Louisville ladder big boy series 7 ft.
The rough framed opening must measure a minimum of 22 by 30 inches.
You can sister the joists by cutting 2 x8 boards the same length as the joists applying construction adhesive and affixing each to a joist with nails.
Wood attic ladder with 350 lbs.
Attics with mechanical equipment.
Fortunately this is a fairly easy fix.
If the opening is located in a wall it must be at least 22 inches wide and 30 inches high.
The strut design eliminates springs and allows for a wide access opening easy to open and close smoothly.
You might open up your attic and find bare joists with fiberglass or cellulose insulation between the joists.