An attic stair which is actually more of a ladder is a fairly simple apparatus consisting of a folding series of steps attached to a door.
Attic stair spring installation.
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Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
In the up position the staircase is hidden by a large flush panel door.
The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb.
When it s pulled down it meets the floor at a comfortable 57 degree angle.
The door usually is counterbalanced to the ceiling with folding steel arms and two heavy duty springs.
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.
Springs for the ladder can usually be bought from local home improvement stores or hardware suppliers but there are also plenty of places on the internet that can supply attic door springs.
Labor cost to install pull down attic stairs.
Things that would increase prices include removal of an existing set of stairs structural modifications and the moving of wiring air ducts and piping.
Pull down attic stairs have coil springs attached to the power arms at each side of the unit that keep the door closed and even with the ceiling.
We ll then install a rigid one piece staircase that smoothly glides up and down from the ceiling assisted by two pairs of steel cables attached to spring loaded drums.
The springs keep the ladder firmly connected to the attic door.
Labor costs vary by individual or business and range from 240 to 425 for the entire project.
Attic door springs help secure the ladder in the attic and prevent it from swinging too far out when it has been opened.
Springs keep the attic staircase closed.
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And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
How to install springs on attic staircases.
Lowe s will coordinate your attic ladder installation service to remove your old attic ladder handle your new attic stair installation and haul away the old unit.