If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing.
How to frame an attic opening.
Framing an attic opening.
The measurements should be within 1 8 inch to be considered square see figure 13.
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How to frame an attic space basic framing.
Build a box to frame the opening with lumber boards the same depth as floor joists.
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.
Use an electric screwdriver to drive screws in the framing as well.
How to frame.
The headers make up two of those sides.
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The frame for the rough opening requires four sides.
Nail this framing into place around the perimeter of the attic access opening.
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.
A knee wall is a.
If you are installing a pull down set of stairs follow instructions that came with the unit.