Local building codes specify minimum room sizes and ceiling heights but beyond that minimum it s up to you and your designer to determine the room boundaries and functions of the space.
Attic ladder considerations.
Many attics feature a folding staircase or a stair that folds up to be concealed behind a ceiling panel.
While this is fine for an attic that isn t living space you may want something that s more stable that can hold up to heavy foot traffic.
If you plan to move large items up to the attic or if you have larger members in your household you may want to.
Looking for a space adequate to this opening is your first step.
One of the first considerations to make when installing an attic ladder is the amount of available floor and roof space.
Full size attic ladders usually need an opening in the ceiling that is at least 22 1 2 x 54 inches.
Standard attic ladders fit an attic opening of 22 x 54 and if you wanna supersize it you can get one up to 25 x 66 in aluminum or 30 x 54 in wood.
Aside from code and structural implications of an attic conversion there are also design considerations to think about.
Pull down attic ladder buying considerations.
A lot of attic ladders also have restrictions on how large the actual ceiling access hole is and they can t be any bigger or the ladder won t close up properly.
Depending upon your previous means of access you may need to replace your attic stairs.
Basic space requirements for an attic ladder.
Also make sure there is a suitable landing space in the attic so you can safely mount and dismount the ladder while carrying items.