Rainbow Protech Attic Stair Framing

Starting at one end slide a joist hanger onto the threaded rod and thread nut down until there is only.

Rainbow protech attic stair framing. Rainbow attic stair offers the most diverse line of attic and other access ladders available on the market. 2 powder coated steel door 75 minute fire rated. These headers will form the box frame into which the stair will be secured. Built in 2 steel trim no molding needed.

All powder coated steel stair components. An attic in which a warm air furnace is installed shall be accessible by an opening and passageway as large as the largest piece of equipment but not smaller than 30 inches by 30 inches. One of the first factors to consider when choosing an attic ladder is the rough opening. Pre finished powder coated steel no painting necessary.

Beautifully rugged with double steel scissor action. In cases where they are installed perpendicular to joists figure 4 some joists will need to be cut and tied in to other joists with 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 headers. 8 to 10 height range. Rainbow attic stair by sp llc www.

So stop worrying about how to install an attic ladder and let lowe s coordinate your attic stairs installation. The stair design of our attic ladders and folding attic stairs is beautifully rugged and a pleasure to use. The extension heights range from 7 4 to 9 10 and are finished with a long life powder coat. Heavy duty welded hinges.

Roofing roof coverings shall be secured or fastened to the supporting roof construction and shall provide weather protection for the building at the roof. Contact lowe s today to help with installing attic ladders or. How to choose an attic ladder. Person in attic should have the four joist hangers and hex nuts ready.

7 10 to 12 height range see specifications for model details. Fakro attic ladders are pre assembled and include the frame hardware and ladder and are ready to install. Strong 3 4 melamine finish frame. All powder coated steel stair sections.

Our tallest fire rated telescoping attic ladder. Width 14 landing space na unit weight 180 lbs. Rainbow attic stair by sp llc www. 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.

Weather stripping to reduce drafts and air leaks. Have two additional helpers below lift the stair straight up into the framed opening until the tops of the threaded rods clear the top of the frame opening headers. As seen on this old house click to view episode. Framing the opening most attic stairs will be installed parallel to the ceiling joists figure 3.

Floor to ceiling height range 7 10 to 8 8 projection 0 stair frame. 2 powder coated steel door 30 minute fire rated. Protech 12 series specifications page 1 of 3 model number stair color. Rainbow attic ladders are engineered for safety and energy efficient.