Attic Access Standard Size

The rough framed opening.

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. Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. Full size attic ladders usually need an opening in the ceiling that is at least 22 1 2 x 54 inches. The 2012 international residential code requires an attic access opening for attics with an area greater than 30 square feet and a vertical height in excess of 30 inches.

Do you offer custom attic ladders with various rough openings. And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in. The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. Some slide some fold.

Conversely some homes have smaller openings or hatches. You have your pick of wood aluminum or steel in different heights weights and load capacities. It s important to understand the opening size you have or will create to ensure you select the correct attic ladder product for your home. Installation is simple with the online step by step instruction video.

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. Also make sure there is a suitable landing space in the attic so you can safely mount and dismount the ladder while carrying items. 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. Each attic ladder s rough opening dimension has a ceiling height ranging from the minimum compatible ceiling height to the maximum ceiling height.

There are plenty of choices that will fit into an existing opening typically 22 or 25 inches by 54 inches. The second factor to consider is the ceiling height. An existing rough opening that does not fit the attic ladder s rough opening can be framed to accommodate the attic ladder. The rough framed opening must be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches.

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. A few have rails that telescope like an old fashioned shaving mirror.