I just opened my attic ladder and this happened, and now it won't shut. Is this a safe/easy DIY repair? Seems possibly deceptively sketchy.
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Last: 4 mo ago by Reloadags1998
Father in law shattered his elbow when an attic ladder gave out. I wouldn't trust it.
Those rely on being perfectly inline. They aren't strong otherwise. As such, I'd try to straighten it back out so it closed and then replace it when I could. I don't know why attic ladders are always so rickety but I don't think I've ever crawled up any ever that weren't a bit iffy.
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Jason_Roofer said:
Those rely on being perfectly inline. They aren't strong otherwise. As such, I'd try to straighten it back out so it closed and then replace it when I could. I don't know why attic ladders are always so rickety but I don't think I've ever crawled up any ever that weren't a bit iffy.
Do you have any recommendations for someone who could replace it? (I'm in College Station)
I sure don't. I'm a big fan of DIY when I can, but the Aggieland board has a lot of traffic and I'd bet they have recs. Sorry, wish I had someone.
As much as I hate Nextdoor, there can be some pretty good handymen available and this would be a solid candidate for them.
As much as I hate Nextdoor, there can be some pretty good handymen available and this would be a solid candidate for them.
Infinity Roofing - https://linqapp.com/jason_duke --- JasonDuke@InfinityRoofer.com --- https://infinityrooferjason.blogspot.com/
home depot sells the entire assembly
easy to install. buy a heavy duty ladder.
easy to install. buy a heavy duty ladder.
INSTALL
https://www.homedepot.com/services/c/g/3f6816241?vfrom=all&hp=
PURCHASE to REPLACE
Min. 300# capacity
Metal, not wood
Good seals all round
Attic side insulation of your choice, I prefer the sheets/boards w/ HI-R
https://www.homedepot.com/services/c/g/3f6816241?vfrom=all&hp=
PURCHASE to REPLACE
Min. 300# capacity
Metal, not wood
Good seals all round
Attic side insulation of your choice, I prefer the sheets/boards w/ HI-R
Ten words or less ... a goal unattainable
or grab a couple of lag bolts and some shims and get on it. I replaced the one in my house and the one in my garage with the aluminum 300lb ladder. Never done it before, but was pretty easy actually.tgivaughn said:
INSTALL
https://www.homedepot.com/services/c/g/3f6816241?vfrom=all&hp=
PURCHASE to REPLACE
Min. 300# capacity
Metal, not wood
Good seals all round
Attic side insulation of your choice, I prefer the sheets/boards w/ HI-R
That is not repairable
These are the ones that i install
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Werner-AH2210C-8-ft-to-10-ft-Rough-Opening-22-5-in-x-54-in-Folding-Aluminum-Attic-Ladder-with-375-lbs-Capacity/5013806049
These are the ones that i install
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Werner-AH2210C-8-ft-to-10-ft-Rough-Opening-22-5-in-x-54-in-Folding-Aluminum-Attic-Ladder-with-375-lbs-Capacity/5013806049
I have used these folks but I'm not sure if they will come to B/CS. https://safeliftsoftexas.com
It's not rickety at all and has solid seal. Not cheap at about $1,000 per door installed but I did not have to lift a finger.
It's not rickety at all and has solid seal. Not cheap at about $1,000 per door installed but I did not have to lift a finger.
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