If your ceiling joists are spaced so that they make up the other two sides of the rough opening check the opening for squareness by measuring across the diagonals.
How to frame an attic opening.
Nail this framing into place around the perimeter of the attic access opening.
It follows the same principle as framing the joists in your house to add attic stairs or for the same reason i did in the garage it gives you more space to be able to access.
Framing an attic opening.
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Creating easier access to attic a diy sfgate.
If you are installing a pull down set of stairs follow instructions that came with the unit.
The frame for the rough opening requires four sides.
The headers make up two of those sides.
Step 1 measure the opening carefully examine the opening to your attic and if there is any sign of damage such as loose pieces of wood you should consider enlarging the hole with a saw until the edges are straight and even making sure the width of the hole is not more than 1 or 2 inches larger than the width of the door you will be using.
Build a box to frame the opening with lumber boards the same depth as floor joists.
How to frame an attic space basic framing.
How to frame.
Use an electric screwdriver to drive screws in the framing as well.
The measurements should be within 1 8 inch to be considered square see figure 13.