If the room has a ceiling and you have cut the required hole go to step 2.
Install attic ladder perpendicular joists.
Do this by laying a plank of lumber perpendicular to the joist.
Secure by drilling a minimum of two nails through the lumber and into the joist.
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I only have one area in old house on the 3rd floor where i can put a pull down attic ladder.
It is an old house 1899.
Werner s easy access attic ladder 5 cut ceiling joists step 1 mark.
Cut 2 joist sized boards long enough to span two joists on each side of your chosen.
Step 2 cut joist support boards.
Installing attic ladder perpendicular to joists.
I have some photos of attic if that will help to answer my question.
That is a narrow hallway but the ladder would need to be installed perpendicular to joists.
Repeat this step with a second piece of lumber on the opposite side.