Attic access ladder

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Originally Posted By: jlybolt
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Does anyone have a good reference to pics depicting the proper way to secure attic access ladders to ceiling joists. I have seen many of homes that are not using 16d nails or lag bolts. Instead are using Sheetrock or wood screws.

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Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi to all,


James, do you mean like this? ![icon_lol.gif](upload://zEgbBCXRskkCTwEux7Bi20ZySza.gif) ![icon_lol.gif](upload://zEgbBCXRskkCTwEux7Bi20ZySza.gif) ![icon_lol.gif](upload://zEgbBCXRskkCTwEux7Bi20ZySza.gif)


picture courtesy Eric Van de Ven

Regards

Gerry

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Originally Posted By: lkage
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Many of the pull down ladders, I see, instruct the installer to put a couple of those 16 penny nails through the holes provided in the hinge metal. icon_wink.gif

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Originally Posted By: mcyr
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icon_smile.gif icon_smile.gif Like Gerry just pointed out, following the Manufactures Installation Procedures would help. Read directions first and install, not the other way around like most of us do.


Marcel

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Originally Posted By: jlybolt
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Found some interesting and helpful information of the net including what appears to an investigation. Thought I would posted it for those interested.


http://www.bru-vik.com/seeme/docs/samplesemee.pdf
http://www.ladderpros.com/printer.htm

thank you for the help.

Gerry, I don't think I have looked close enough to the warning labels on these stairs because I haven't seen this notice yet. Thanks for the pic.