How to Install A Pull Down Attic Ladder

In this video I show you how to install a pull down attic ladder! If you have any questions, leave a comment. I try to reply to every comment. Like the video? Give it a thumbs up!
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[@kkeen1450]

Nice attic ladder and great job installing it! I absolutely love that "angle measuring" thing👍Annnd, I loved the part where you said: "What I'm about to do now... I don't recommend that anybody does, on their own. I'm gonna install this myself."😲🔨💪🙈✋😎👏Thank you for another great vlog!💕

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Haha yes I don't recommend that! Happy you enjoyed the install. As always, thanks for watching!

[@juneaskew6871]

What a great job you did! You make it look so easy. I'm inspired to invest in some basic tools. Probably a drill to start with. I want to learn how to do small projects around the house, instead of paying someone else to hang a simple picture.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I love it, June! You just got to go for it! Plenty of resources online (including my channel 😁) to help you along the way! Thanks for watching!

[@JamesLeatherman]

Wow - the mighty algorithm brought me into your past. I can't believe how much work you've done in that time.

[@evalynn7005]

Loved your video. You are always so calm and informative. The ladder portion of my attic needs to be replaced as it is 50 years old so you have given me incentive to do this myself. Thanks. (from an old girl)

[@bkuarlall]

Thanks!

[@carlomiranda3799]

I have been searching for attic stair videos and yours is hands down the best. Thanks you!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome. Thanks so much for the incredible feedback! This is why I make these videos! So happy to help!

[@brendalawrence6732]

Interesting watching these pull down steps go in. I've never seen them installed before as I wanted steps instead of a pull down in our garage attic. We had steps in the original part of the house, now no, steps, so have to use a really long ladder. lol But don't use that attic now. Your new steps look way more sturdier and safer than your old ones. Nice job!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Brenda!

[@GreenVegan816]

I enjoyed seeing how the stairs went in, but I'm happy to say, that's one thing I don't need to do in my house. Yay!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Very happy to hear that, Sharon! Thanks for watching the video! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@melindamosbey8257]

❤️ I ALWAYS hit 👍 even before watching!! I lovelovelove your "fixes" and YOU...you are soooo decent and genuine!! Music's cool too!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Love this!! Thank you, Melinda!!

[@georgiapeach7291]

You make everything you do look so easy. I love your videos because you explain them in a way that anyone can do them. I'm curious as to what you're going to do with the rest of the stairs? Short step ladder? I like these stairs a lot better. I know Koda will too. 😀 Are you going to do a video on taking down the old ones? Take care!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey Peach! Yes, Koda likes these a lot better haha. I think I am just going to add taking down the old stairs to the remodel time-lapse. I haven't had much time to do anything else since the remodel started. I have one video to edit and after that I will have to figure it out. BUT the time-lapse should be a huge video so stay tuned. Thanks so much for your constant support and kind words!

[@raymondmarrero2215]

What’s up buddy cool job those stairs are much more sturdy and safer can’t wait to see the rest of the veneration take care buddy and many blessings to u and ur family from ur new friend Raymond in New York 👍❤️❄️✌️

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Raymond! Really appreciate it! Also, thanks for tuning into my live events!

[@ivanwill]

Flipping impressive that you installed it on your own!

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[@brucedenver2731]

@Griffin Nathan Yup, have been using flixzone} for since november myself :)

[@jimwhite5964]

Thanks very much...really enjoy your videos and your channel!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Jim! That means a lot to me. I really appreciate it!

[@sarahmichaels2117]

Nice job, as usual! 👍 Looking forward to the next project.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Sarah!

[@Thelifeofwiley]

Used to build a lot with ria trusses, and used the ladders a lot, hated them, good video, thanks for sharing

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yeah they are not the best things in the world. Always feel like I’m gonna fall down them haha thanks for watching!

[@1recycle]

Thanks for posting, helps a lots

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@Seasonedcrab133]

Great work 👍

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you! and thanks for watching!

[@kniik-knaak]

Amazing!! As usual !!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Kniik Knaak! Really appreciate it!

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video , thanks !!

[@carolg3201]

Good job 👍 I really enjoyed this video. Thank you!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for checking it out, Carol!

[@kimschutte9263]

Congratulations on your installation. I noticed that you cut a significant length of the bottom section of ladder. I'm not sure of your ceiling height, standard ceiling height is either around 8' or 9'. Yours appears to be closer to the 8' mark. They sell ladders that are adjustable in height of from 7' - 8' 9" reducing the amount of the bottom section to be cut, not to mention that it most likely would be less money out of your pocket. The only downside to your method of installation using the border trim to temporarily support the ladder unit for solo installation is that you can't square or evenly space the ladder in the opening so that one side doesn't use thicker (more shims) to fill the gap with out a second helper in the attic to make the adjustments. Heavy and long enough screws can compensate for the extra wide gap, but that's why in the instructions, they tell you to secure temporary supports underneath the attic ladder unit so that it can be centered/squared in the opening with somewhat evenly spaced shims resulting in a more secure installation. Chances are that your method of installation will be sufficient, but I always plan for the worst case scenario, ie. hauling something heavy up/down the ladder and/or a heavy individual using the ladder with either scenario testing the limits of the load capacity. Being a carpenter with over 45 years of experience, I've witnessed some structural failures because of cut corners from recommended procedures in installations. Better safe than sorry. Enjoy your new attic ladder.

[@autoliv4]

Was wonder were can get new attic ladder? I live in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@itsnatdead]

Did you make the staircase too?

[@TomMack530]

great job

[@marcusbreuer874]

Really nice video, I've been wanting to install an attic ladder myself. My issue is the ceiling height in my hallway is only 6'11", so it is below the minimum length for all of the available attic ladders. To cut the ladder to the necessary length would require removal of the bottom third piece of the ladder completely, which is impossible since it keeps the ladder rigid. I was wondering how difficult you think it would be to shorten the middle piece of the ladder in order to shorten the overall length while keeping the bottom piece.

[@tonibanks7956]

Do you have any tips for removing screws that are stripped? I'm removing old hardware from kitchen cabinets and all the hardware was painted over and rusted.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Oh, that would make a good video! I would say, if they are flathead, use a flat head screwdriver, hold it at an angle in the groove and hammer the paint out. If they are phillips, hold the screwdriver straight on the screw, hammer it, hold pressure and turn. Almost like an impact driver. Hope this helps! Thanks for checking out all my videos, Toni! And thanks for joining my live events. They are a lot of fun!

[@tonibanks7956]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Thanks for the advice! Great videos 👍

[@bkuarlall]

Thank you very much

[@carlomiranda3799]

BTW, what size diameter were those lag screws? I'm guessing 1/4"?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey, Carlo! Yes I believe they were 1/4in. x 2 3/4 or 3 in. Thanks for checking out the video!!

[@carlomiranda3799]

I just wanted to say that I installed my very first one for mother in-law. Had to be shimmed alot due to it not being sqaure, but I made it work and it opens and closes. Also used Timber locks and they are one bad mamajamma of a screw!!

[@GreenVegan816]

And I just ordered a sweatshirt!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

You are the best!! Thank you for all of your support, Sharon!!

[@courtneystage3969]

Hell's yeah, now I can tag u!!! Also, I saved this video as well, so thanks!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Courtney! What is this tagging thing?

[@courtneystage3969]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair when I'm having a lazy day or I'm sick in bed I watch KZbin and I post whatever I'm watching on Instagram cuz I'm lame like that and I've never been able to tag this channel before cuz I didnt know u had an insta (i looked awhile back)...but now I'm gonna

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Aha! That is great! Tag away! Thank you!

[@courtneystage3969]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair I just did to show you what I'm talking about cuz idk how familiar you are with Instagram or how clearly I'm explaining myself lol

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Got it!!

[@JackJarv]

Does it ever wobble side to side?

[@6789uiop]

Ballsy solo method, respect.

[@vboutique2188]

Do you think $975 is high for just labor to put one of those in?

[@licon452]

Uff, yeah that's high. A job like this should be around $500 (including the stairs) Did you find a better price?

[@garagedoorvideos]

16:02 Measure twice cut once.... hard to believe but Russians are raised with the saying... "Measure 7 times....... Cut once"

[@flinryder7119]

Hope those tiles aren’t asbestos? 😕

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Me too. 🤞🤞🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks for checking out the video!

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[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

You are the best!

[@travelingdude33914]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair 👍👍

[@yvonnep.2586]

👍🏋️‍♂️

[@CindyHeff]

every maintenance person that comes to my house, always say the same thing when seeing my attic hole ... WTF? LOL Its small but looks like yours with a crappy lid on the attic side...thinking there may have been a drop down ladder there at one time.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Haha yeah I think I am going to make one of those insulated lids. I will try not to make it crappy though haha. Thanks for checking it out!

[@ibelievelll5399]

👍🏽🤗