How to Install Attic Stairs | Mitre 10 Easy As DIY

Everyone could do with more storage space and one place we don’t think about is in the roof. So if your roof has some usable space then install attic stairs.
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[@ccwnoob4393]

That cleat idea is EXCELLENT. Much better than the support board that goes all the way across, which is hard to measure exactly to hold just the ladder frame and not block the door

[@mitre10nz]

Cheers 😃

[@docmacg6315]

Going to install attic stairs in the house. This was very helpful since I want to try it myself.

[@mitre10nz]

Thanks heaps, glad to hear it!

[@andrewpeers8000]

Brilliant work and you make it look so easy.

[@gunnut.4552]

I used this guys techniques and I was able to install the ladder by myself. Good info and not as difficult as I thought it was gonna be

[@richardsterne8612]

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[@lesellis8069]

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[@jameshenry13]

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[@steveday2868]

Good tips. The cleats holding it up temporarily especially, sine ill have to do it all alone.

[@pedrorojas6934]

Thanks Master Excellent Explanation I believe I can do it now, thanks for sharing congratulations.

[@DeanHone]

Mate, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

[@freedomranch6094]

Best temporary holders yet. Your the goat....

[@germanbarajas]

Thanks for sharing...very helpful

[@jimbojonesporfavor]

Awesome video! Well explained thanks v much

[@PracticalPrimate]

Really appreciate the tips here, thank you very much :)

[@itxasoarmendariz971]

Fantástico trabajo,👍💪✌️, saludos de Jose desde spain

[@TheKermitClein]

Nice detailed Video !

[@mamy6917]

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[@prelude0133]

Best attic stair video IMHO

[@Monahmed2086]

Very clear information - easy to follow. Well done!

[@GIOGARZON119]

Great video. Can you tell me the specs of the fasteners used please?? Thanks.

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

Amazing step by step instructions.

[@mrtodd5608]

great vid buddy

[@cyberdog8038]

Mr Todd

[@fuzmaginty5822]

Great job

[@enoughisenough4600]

Most every thing this guy is teaching us I what I need for my home!

[@glynnburnage6890]

When you cut the bottom you should of moved the steps over so the steps could be pushed back.so the angel they come down at would be the same on the bit needing cutting.then made the mark for cutting.i know it not a lot out that the wood take out the 10 to 20mm cut out.

[@walfrehernandez4142]

Thanks for sharing very helpful

[@mitre10nz]

Glad it was helpful! ^Charlie

[@6565tigga]

Excellent advice and video

[@mitre10nz]

Cheers Simon 👍 ^Meg

[@davewilliams4556]

The Screws or nails should be in the center of the peckers! not inches or mm's away. these things need to be installed TIGHTLY peckered! I love this guy! Also, the actual door thickness plywood has to be accounted for and not flush with the "plaster board" so cross braces attached to the ceiling across the opening won't work, The unit will be too high.

[@supermankelly]

If the ladder box was right up against one joist wouldn't it automatically be square. Rather than adjust screws and batten both sides.

[@vannguyen3251]

Thanks

[@peterbesze5001]

Nice and clear job! I really would like to be ur assistant for one video.

[@mitre10nz]

Thanks Peter

[@gnuthad]

Is it just me or should those stairs have been installed the other way around so that you are stepping *into* the ceiling space and away from the roof at the top? The way they are positioned at the moment it looks like you would be stepping *away* from the ceiling space and into the roof at the top of the stairs.

[@furpurse9543]

He did it that way because he wanted it facing towards the access to the house, he said this 1 min into the video, If he did it the other was he would have to go around it every time he entered the attic, he also covers placement considerations about 2 min 5 seconds in ;D

[@DiscoFang]

Gnuthad haha you are exactly right!! He even said specifically that about the head height choice when he was in the ceiling space making the reference holes.2:09

[@normandofranca5430]

Great video, T.Y.

[@mitre10nz]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sibenchley6494]

many thanks, just done this today, but to my delight, the cut I had to make was exactly where the step was 😭 so it still have 5mm gap at top stair joint. only took me 90mins to do and 4 cuts later 😀

[@rajeshhirani8631]

Thanks. Will try it next week :-)

[@user-sy6ft9hm4n]

How do i connect my xterrea wood beurner to my nturnal hrv system. Nd how do i connect the foil to the smoke stack 😅

[@mitre10nz]

Hey Rob, pop in store and have a yarn to the team at your local about your project - they'll be able to offer you some personalised advice ^Meg

[@stacieodstacieod9555]

Mitre 10 New Zealand I enjoy your videos on KZbin. What is the name of the white Folding ruler that is used in your videos? Were can I buy one in the U. S. ? I live in LA ca. Thank you Stacieod

[@rihirihianania5929]

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[@futurepilot6749]

Cool

[@raffaele123ful]

How much would it cost to add the stairs

[@mitre10nz]

Hi Silvana, you can find our range of attic stairs and their pricing on our website here: www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/hardware/ladders/attic-ladders/c/RF5139 ^Frank 😊

[@duncanhunter2714]

He's good.

[@mariasimon8269]

We can go wood or medal. I got 2 guys working Looking good

[@mitre10nz]

Woohoo hope it turns out amazing Maria! ^Cam

[@carpenter33]

I would have made all those cuts and layout from up in the attic. no dust in my face or over extending my arms to make measurements. why do it the hard way when the easy way is hard enough?

[@joseaventurasebricadeirass9637]

carpenter33 boa tardee tenho muita vontadedeir trabalhar fora do brasil como eu fasço?

[@marc0002]

Because it's hot in the attic

[@hikurangitahau3169]

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[@titoalyalyalahmar8615]

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[@peucaue]

Dude, my house is made of bricks and concrete.

[@carolmorrow9797]

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