The staircase is foldable in the attic - this is the form of compact auxiliary devices for lifting into the utility rooms of the country house. Quite often, the stationary design of the staircase marches for indulgent floors looks simply irrational - it does not often have to use it, or it takes a lot of living space, which as always catastrophically lacks.

Many these circumstances are familiar. Previously, they arose when it was necessary to climb into the attic, where the old things were kept on the well-established traditions, which were no longer needed, and throw out sorry. Of course, for lifting and descent, you can use a conventional stepladder, however, for greater convenience and safety there is another solution - this is a folding staircase in the attic.

Significantly saves life space at home. It is located in a specially equipped ceiling opening of intergenerational overlap.

The ladder for the attic folding is functional, compact and is very easy to operate, and the variety of models and the provided options for this design allows you to choose exactly the species that is ideal for the specific operational conditions of any country house.

Among the variety of folding mansard systems, three main configurations are most in demand:

• lever;
• cylinder-shaped;
• telescopic.

Lever structures

Lever or tricycle systems consist of three folding parts. The first part (knee) is fastened in the hatch cap, and the two subsequent, with the help of springs and a special mechanism, consistently add up to each other.

In order to install the staircase, it is necessary using a long rod with a hook to hook the ring installed from the outer part of the hatch and pull down. After the hatch opens, the design itself, under the action of its own weight, will decompose in the right position.

For the convenience of disassembly and assembly, the system is equipped with special lever mechanisms that helps the mobile march smoothly decay and fold into the staircase. The hatch lid is equipped with latches, which are designed to fix the entire device in the interlated overlap.

Clean-shaped stairs

The glossy design of the march received such a name from the form of its elements. This type of devices is developing as a harmonica, and they are also called stairs-pantographs. The basis of such systems is a multi-dimensional hinge mechanism, which is regulated by springs.

With an open hatch, the device is stretched down and with the help of a special spring stop fixed to the floor. When removing the mechanism from the stop, the design under the action of the springs is assembled to its original position.

Telescopic devices

Telescopic system, taking into account performance properties, is made only from a lightweight aluminum profile.

Therefore, attic metal folding stairs with a telescopic system are separate sections made from profile aluminum pipes that are consistently inserted into each other.

• The whole design is mounted in the hatch coverAnd if necessary, it is easily advanced into the working position.
• Stability provide clampslocated in sections connecting places.
• The number of parts may vary, depending on the necessary height and model of the selected device.
• In order to safely operate, the mechanism is designed in such a way that excludes an arbitrary axial offset of sections.
• Special latches firmly fix the design in the folded position.
• To decompose the staircase, it is easy enough to pull For the special rod (rod) provided for these purposes.

How to choose a folding staircase

Before choosing and purchase an attic staircase, you need to learn several rules:

1. Select the design should be taking into account the prepared opening in the interceditory overlap. And for this you need to know the optimal dimensions for this type of stairs.
2. The minimum recommended size of the opening is 500-600 mm, but by the experience of some manufacturers - better 0.6-1.20 m. You can consult from the seller - what sizes are now available, and adjust your opening through the selected template.
3. The second required parameter is the height and angle of inclination ("departure") of the device in working condition. To do this, you need to know how often the staircase will be used, and its future location (room length, furniture, etc.). The most admissible and convenient in operation is the design of 2.80-3.5 m height.

Tips: at the height of the room more than 3.5 m, for safety reasons, the installation of a folding attic staircase is not recommended. In this case, it is necessary to think about installing the intensular staircase of the economy class, having a greater angle of inclination and equipped with railings.

As is customary, the attic systems are already sold with ready-made sizes, so it is necessary to provide a situation where the desired size may not be. In this case, as already mentioned above, it is necessary to prepare the opening under the finished sizes, or order the desired size individually. In the latest version, the design price will be higher.

Metal folding stairs are best suited for economic buildings, and for a country house, a wooden design is most relevant, which, with a certain finish, can be an interior decoration (see video in this article).

The attic systems in their execution are unpretentious in operation, and in the presence of the necessary tool and instructions for assembling a specific architecture, freely mounted with their own hands.

Assembling folding wooden staircase

Before assembling the finished design, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with some basic safety regulations:

• it is not recommended to use these designs for plasterboard floors;
• disassembly of the components of the mechanism elements during installation;
• you should not unscrew or adjust the mounts to the hatch;
• prohibited trial operation of the device until the end of the installation of all items is prohibited.

Folding ladders in the attic with their own hands - instructions:

1. Montage of the attic system is performed by two people. The first, with the whole necessary tool and durable twine, rises to the second floor, and the second remains downstairs.
2. Check the size of the opening, which must be more than 2 cm box.

1. To support the set, during the installation, give the box two safety bars to the box. Moreover, the initial lower level of the box should be slightly lower than the ceiling level (see photo).
2. Then, with the help of prepared wooden wedges, align the ceiling level and mechanism box.

1. Open the staircase and check the health of all items.
2. After that, lift the device to its original position, and proceed to the installation of the box.
3. Before starting the installation, check the coincidence of the length of diagonals between opposite corners of the box.

1. In the gap between the design and inter overlapping, in the installation site of the screws, insert the strips for the dense fit of the box to the impact.
2. Screw with screws (8x80) box to the base of the opening.
3. The clearance between the box and the opening must be filled with the mounting foam.
4. Expand the device and check out the performance of all the mechanisms, and if necessary, adjust them.

1. The decomposed design should form a straight line, and the lower part of the tent must fit tightly to the floor.

The ladder for the attic folding can have a wide variety of designs and improvements. It can be equipped with dust covering, railings, electric motors and remote control, resulting in the automatic decomposition and folding mechanism. Therefore, depending on the selected design, the price of such improvements may vary widely.

This article provides a step-by-step instruction for creating a folding attic staircase. You will learn how to properly assemble the main hinge element, from which to make the sections of the stairs and how to reliably fasten the design in the mounting position. The article contains diagrams and drawings.

Inventory factory staircase in the attic is a fairly common product that can be purchased in many building stores. However, budget options are not always reliable, and strong branded products are respectively. Production of the required subject or device with your own hands from girlfriend is very popular among home masters. An attic staircase is no exception.

Material for work

To collect an analogue of the factory product, you will need high-quality materials that can be available, especially during construction:

1. Bar 50x50 (pine) 1 grade - 20 pounds. m. Of it will be made frame of the lid and the goat.
2. Plywood 8-10 mm - 2 square meters. m. Need for covering the lid.
3. Board 100x25-30 mm - 15 pog. m. go to steps and theetics.
4. Steel strip 3-4x20 mm - for moving fasteners of the knees.
5. Corner and plate 3-4 mm - for the main mechanical element.
6. Bolts, nuts, washers, Grovers M12-M14.
7. Saws.

Tool:

1. Plotnitsky - saw, screwdriver, coupleer.
2. Plumbing - welding machine, electrodes 3-4, Bulgarian.
3. Vistak and clamps.

Operating procedure

First of all, you need to choose a place for the stairs and make a way. If necessary, cut and install intermediate beams in the ceiling - by 6-7 mm more than the size of the proposed lid. Next, by the size of the hatch, you need to collect the lid itself - from the bar and plywood. The design may be arbitrary, but must be reliable (it is better to smoke connections). Bar with one of the short sides should be rounded - so as not to interfere with the lid open.

Assembling a hinge mechanism

This is the most responsible design element. It will take it for its manufacture: steel corner, plate and strips with a thickness of at least 3 mm. The form of details is clear from the scheme, but the size of the site of the drilling should be determined individually, based on the situation at the place. Made items must be high quality, they should be cleared and process edges.

1 - stubborn plate; 2 - corner, top view; 3 - short scenes; 4 - Long Kulis

The key point is to determine the opening angle. This angle is very important and appears in the manufacture of the plate. In order to properly set it, spread the future march on the ground - stretch the thread and experienced way (selection of the best position) Set the desired angle. Secure it to reliably on the courier - it will be needed in the manufacture of steps.

The resulting angle must be transferred to the part, namely on the plate. To do this, set the mechanism to its original position, attach a tilter and move to the moment when the corners of the shelf corner and the tilter coincide. Then placing the plate on the resulting trajectory and cut the area of \u200b\u200bthe part.

In the plate, you should drill in advance holes for mounting to the beam. We collect the mechanism on the bolts through the washers.

After a draft assembly, you need to try on the site, to put on and accurately reproduce the procedure for opening and closing the hatch. If the shortcomings of the stroke are detected, correct them.

Then you need to make a response mechanism. It must completely repeat the first, but in a mirror form. Use clamps and workbenches - clamping parts together, you will achieve full size identity.

An experienced way is adjusted and final installation. The lid in the open position should definitely repeat the angle opprogated with the cord.

Production of sections

Calculation of the length of each section:

• 1st - Length of the day minus 10%
• 2nd - the length of the first minus 10%
• 3rd - Marsh length minus the sum of the first two

Suppose that the march length is 2500 mm. Based on the length of the outlet 1200 mm:

• 1st - 1080 mm
• 2nd - 972 mm
• 3rd - 448 mm

We place entire boards according to the calculation and transfer the corner of the march to the tales.

Attention! The testers must be mirrored! Consider this when marking and driving.

At the joints of sections drills the hole Ø 25 - mirror through one.

All items need to be highly treated with grinding, rounded the chamfer to bring the quality to the factory as possible.

Then cut through the marking of the groove for steps. Wood choose the chisel.

The design of individual sections is assembled on a 165 mm self-stroke with pressshima via carbon black D-3.

Loops for knees can be made from the same strip as the opening mechanism. To do this, cut 4 bands at 160 mm and 4 to 120 mm, twilight ends. To the four of them you weld your paws to a length of 160 mm with a hole of 8 mm. It should be 8 identical on the length of the details, but 4 of them with a step.

Separate plates gather in hinge with bolts.

Assembling sections and installation of the stairs

Descript on a flat plane and install ready-made sectional hinges so that the fastening bolts fall into the hole in the tree. Hinges set on bolts M8-10.

After assembling the first knee, check the system for performance. If necessary, eliminate the windows.

Then attach the lower short knee and test the system.

Now the staircase remains mounted in the design position - on the hatch cover. For installation, use the bolts (the screws are not reliable). If after mounting and testing everything works without distortion, the design can be dismantled for coloring. Use varnishes and aerosol paint for metal.

Subsequently, the design can be complicated and done more comfortable by adding to it:

1. Additional hinges to eliminate the backup.
2. Spring to maintain construction to make the opening easier.
3. Castle lock.
4. Handrails.
5. Use decorative finish and additional insulation.

Ready view of the stairs:

The question of decoration and insulation is solved at the place on the basis of the needs. Separate the lid by any material that will fit into the ceiling. Mostly it is plastic - light, inexpensive and having an additional layer of air. The difference in the price between the "home" and the "shopping" option of the folding staircase is about 90% (80-150 y. E.). For work, only a few new boards were required, coating for them and hardware.

The space between the ceiling and the roof in private houses occupies an attic room. It is used by owners for storing things, provides an opportunity to inspect and repair the inside of the roofing cake. Folding staircase installed to get into the attic can be made with your own hands. The portable designs of the type of stepladders are not always comfortable and reliable. The stationary option that is easily advanced, while necessary, and the bulk of the time is in the folded state, will become the optimal model for a small space.

1. At the place of installation:
   • outdoor - mounted outside the building, disadvantage is the need to leave the room in any weather;
   • internal - placed in the house.
2. By design:
   • monolithic - screw or marches;
   • portable - Power, stepladers;
   • folding - sliding, folding, scissor, folding.

Monolithic structures provide complete lifting safety in the attic. But occupy a useful area of \u200b\u200bthe room. Portable models are convenient as a temporary option, but for permanent use, they are not suitable due to the increased risk of injury. The optimal choice is the folding staircase, which takes at a minimum of space. This design is often attached to the hatch, it has a compact size, and it will make it with your own hands to save money.

Features of folding structures

Transforming models have several execution options, from which you can choose suitable for your home. When designing the product, not only the dimensions should be taken into account, but also the design features. The minimum number of sections of the folding staircase should be 3 pieces. A model consisting of 2 parts will require substantially to increase the size of the attic hatch. The folding staircase is manually descended, using cargo for weighting, or automatically, using an electrical drive.

Varieties of folding attic stairs

Telescopic model It consists of parts, stirring in each other. The material for it serves aluminum with ease, strength, resistance to corrosion. It is compact, functional, will serve for a long time, but with your own hands such a product is difficult. Possible installation option on the hatch of the finished design.

Scissor model Made from metal parts. It develops on the principle of harmonic. A strong design with comfortable steps has one drawback - over time, creap appears in places of connection. Prevent the problem will allow timely lubrication of the attachment points.

Scissor staircase reliable and has a beautiful appearance

Folded staircase It will not take a single excess centimeter. It is complex in design and installation. Its steps are attached on the taper loop, and in the folded position, the folding model is fixed on the wall.

Retractable staircase The attic consists of several sections, the upper part is firmly attached to the hatch, it is equal to the lid size. The remaining sections are connected by special fittings and hinges. When laying, they form a smooth ladder march. Provide a product in the working position is easy, thanks to its mobility. The difference between telescopic and sliding models in the method of sliding sections. In the first case, they are placed one in another, and in the second - moving using rollers outside the guides.

The design for lifting the attic should be installed in a place where it will not create interference, is usually a hall or a corridor. The sliding and folding staircase is adjusted under the standard dimensions that are designed to meet safety requirements:

• the angle of inclination of the design is 65-75 degrees, the larger importance will make the use of unsafe, and the less will require a lot of space to accommodate;
• the optimal width of the staircase is 65 cm;
• the recommended number of steps is 13-15 pieces;
• the length of the design should be about 3.5 m, with an increase, it loses stiffness and strength, complicate the processes of lowering and lifting;
• convenient for movement distance between steps - 19.3 cm;
• the staircase made by its own hands is calculated on the load up to 150 kg;
• safe thickness of steps is 1.8-2.2 cm;
• horizontal crossbars are mounted parallel to the floor, they are supplemented with anti-slip overlays.

The attic hatch also has standard sizes, its parameters - 120x70cm, they provide unobstructed passage and minimal heat loss.

Materials for manufacture

To materials from which the staircase is manufactured with their own hands, the requirements for strength and weight are presented. The structure for frequent use due to fast wear is not performed from the tree. Metal is the optimal option for such a product, it will ensure safe and durable operation.

Reduce the total weight of the ladder attached to the hatch will allow a combination of materials. Stoves are made of easier wood. Bruces of solid wood thickens with a thickness of about 2 cm are used. Metal or plastic fittings are installed for combining products, the latter reduces the friction of parts. In the folded position, the design is attached to the hatch, which eliminates spontaneous loss.

Simple folding design technology

If the hatch is located near the edge of the overlap, then for lifting, you can install the folding staircase from two sections with your own hands, which will rely on the wall. The basis for the design can be a finished product, it will be required for the transformation around two hours.

Simple folding staircase, which is easy to make with your own hands

Tools for work:

• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• hacksaw.

Materials:

• wooden bars in size 2x3 cm;
• card loops;
• self-tapping screw;
• hook with loop.

1. Two bars are taken equal to the width of the stairs. One loops is attached to the upper edge, and the second is firmly fixed at the bottom, ensuring the stability of the decomposed design.
2. The staircase used is divided into two parts - one of them is 2/3 of length, and the second 1/3. According to the intended line, a neat crucible is performed.
3. Metal loops are screwed to connect the sections. Pay attention to how accessories are located. It should ensure the folding of the lower part of the staircase under the top.
4. On the wall under the attic opening, a bar is fixed to which the folding design is attached.
5. For reliable fixation in a folded position near the place, the loop is screwed down, and the hook is installed on the wall at the appropriate place.

The advantage of such a product is simplicity with their own hands, and the disadvantage is an open position.

Manufacturing Luke

If the folding staircase is placed on the lid of the opening, it is not visible from the room and will not be a hindrance in the interior. Simple drawings will help determine the size of the hatch and the product. Measuring the side of the passage to the attic room, begin to collect a hatch with their own hands.

It is necessary to prepare the following materials:

• brus cross section 50x50m;
• plywood leaf 10 mm;
• pVA glue;
• fasteners;
• door latch with handle.

Two parts are cut off from bar equal to the length of the opening and two similar widths (120x70 cm). Each edge of the bar is drinks half the width. These areas are flawed with PVA glue and glued together into a rectangle. To hold the exact diagonal on the frame, rectangular triangles of plywood are attached, called jacks. After drying the glue, the bars are additionally connected by self-drawing, and the jams are cleaned. A prepared sheet of plywood is screwed to the workpiece. The design is approaching the way. So that the hatch retained in a closed position, the door latch is cut into it. Accessories has a convenient handle with which the hatch will open.

Assembly of the opening mechanism

Manufacturing with their own hands the hatch opening mechanism is a rather complicated process to facilitate the task, it is enough to purchase a finished product in the store.

Those who decided to collect the whole design independently should prepare a metal corner, two stripes and a sheet of metal.

In order not to make a mistake with the size of the hinges, they are originally cut from the cardboard. After fitting, go to work with the metal.

1. On the metal strip there are places for fastening the pattern.
2. Holes under the bolt with a diameter of 10 dried.
3. Details are collected and naked with bolts. The chosen angle of fixing the stairs is measured by the low, and then the details are moved to the desired value.
4. On the metal is denoted by a plot that when lowering is overlapped with a corner. This area is cut. Removing unnecessary, the details are processed to give an aesthetic look.
5. The second mechanism must be identical to the already manufactured. For accurate coincidence of the holes, the parts are connected by clamp and drilled.
6. Inserting the bolts into the second mechanism, it is equal to the sample, cutting off the excess metal.
7. Ready opening mechanisms are installed with their own hands on the hatch. . They will create an emphasis by fixing the folding structure under the desired angle.

Ensure the uniform load distribution will allow the installation of a second hinge mechanism supporting the hatch in the middle. It will be necessary: \u200b\u200btwo metal strips of 2 cm wide, a corner and a piece of metal. The corner serves as a support mechanism when opening. A piece of metal is welded to one piece, which resumes the second part. When lowering the hatch hinge will push, taking part of the construction weight.

Wooden staircase, make yourself

It is easiest to make a design of wood, the material will serve 2,5x10 cm. The product consists of three sections, the first two are equal in length of the hatch, and the size of the latter is the distance remaining to the floor.

The length of the sections is marked on two boards used for the manufacture of the taper. Marks should mirrorously repeat each other, so before the work of the workpiece connects to the scotch. In the outlined places the holes under the loop are drilled, after which the boards are collapsed. To impart attractiveness, all wooden parts are grouped and covered with two layers of varnish. Metal loops before mounting with their own hands are covered with primer and paint.

Under the fasteners of the steps on the inside, the reserves cut holes in a depth of 5 mm. PVA glue is applied on them, and then fixation is performed by self-drawing. The next step is to connect three sections into a common design with hinges. After checking the possibility of bending parts, the staircase is fixed on the hatch. The upper section of the product is fixed on it anchors. Foldable staircase in the attic ready.

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During the construction of the house, many include the attic in the layout. Naturally, there is no way to do without a staircase. To make the descent and the rise as comfortable as possible for all the inhabitants of the house, we suggest learning all the nuances of this design and the requirements for its construction. Creating an attic staircase with your own hands - the case is quite not difficult, it is enough to have all the necessary materials, drawings, tools and allocate some free time.

Folding ladder options in the attic

Stationary design (marching or screw) .

It is raised for continuous use. Reliable, safe, convenient, but it takes enough space.

Foldable with Lyukov. Installed at the entrance to the attic hatch. Compact, but differs less reliability and security relative to the previous one. Depending on the type of construction, there may be a folding, scissor telescopic or lever.

• Scissor - most often fully metallic. Folding mechanism resembles a harmonic. In the process of care, the design requires lubrication, otherwise, over time, do not avoid a violep.

• Telescopic - Usually aluminum, easy and rigid. When laying out the staircase section, one of the other is put forward.

• Folding (lever) - two-, three-section design. The first part is attached to the overall of the hatch and is equal to its size. The remaining sections connected by loops and hinges are launched into the stairs.

• Folded - in the assembled state fixed on the wall. For fastening steps to the guilty, card loops are used.

Power (Step). The least safe and extremely uncomfortable for daily use.

Requirements for attic stairs

• Safety. The design must be reliable and durable. This applies to both the material used and fasteners. In some cases, anti-slip pads are recommended for steps.
• The parameters of the stairs. For comfortable use, the optimal levels are considered to be the dimensions of 70 cm (width) x 30 cm (depth) x 20 cm (height). From the point of view of safety and reliability, the total length of the entire design should not exceed 3 m. The recommended angle of inclination is 45 °. Although there are options from 60 to 70 °. The classic design has 10 - 15 steps with a thickness of about 2 cm. The surface of the steps must necessarily be parallel to the floor. The design should be able to withstand the load at least 150 kg.
• Luke sizes. The most optimal option is 120 x 70 cm. If you make it smaller, it will be inconvenient to use, a larger size of the opening will contribute to a very substantial heat loss. If there is no heating in the attic, it is possible to provide heat and vapor barrier for the hatch.

Location location

Ladders in the attic can be outdoor and internal. The latter, naturally, is much more convenient, you can climb the attic, without leaving the house. Constructions are usually in the corridor or hall. It should be placed in such a way as not to interfere with the free movement of residents at home. It is important to remember that the area of \u200b\u200bthe space occupied in the unfolded state is in the opposite dependence on the angle of inclination. What it is less, the more the place will be required.

Production and installation of folding staircase with hatch in the attic

It is not difficult to build a folding attic staircase with your own hands, you only need to follow the instructions below.

Consider ways of making folding attic stairs of different types.

Simple two-section staircase

According to individual sizes, we make a simple gear staircase.

Next, the finished staircase is poured into two unequal parts (1/3 and 2/3). They are bonded between themselves card loops, and the design acquires the form of folding. On the wall under the hatch, the wooden bar is attached. With the help of the loops, the staircase is fixed on it.

In order not to open, the staircase is fixed on the wall with the hook, the loop to which is located at the point where the sections are connected.

The main disadvantage of such a staircase is that it will not be able to hide in the hatch. If it is important for the owners that the design does not spoil the appearance, you can make a three-section staircase.

Stair of three sections

It will look like a finished design.

First of all, the hatch cap is manufactured. From the plywood sheet, a thickness of 10 mm cut out the workpiece. In size, it must be greater than the hatch of 8 mm throughout the perimeter. With such an allowance, the lid will be freely closed, while maintaining thermal insulation properties.

For the manufacture of the hatch frame, we will need 4 bars, in size equal length and width of the lid (cross section 5 x 5 cm). At their ends, 2,5 cm deep down, they are labeled with glue. Bruks are fasten using self-tapping screws. In order for the diagonal to be perfectly even, you can use temporary brazers from thin plywood sheets. When the frame is ready, the kennels are removed and the carved blank of the hatch cover is fixed on it using self-tapping screws.

The next stage is the manufacture of a staircase mechanism itself. This is an option on hinges without a spring. The whole set of details for it can be purchased in the store, but we will tell you how to make it with your own hands.

First, on the sheets of cardboard, you should recreate the drawing of the planned staircase, taking into account the angle of opening the hatch. Carved layout in trying on the spot. This will help us determine the required length of hinges.

For the manufacture of one mechanism, we will need metal elements: rectangle, 2 strips of different sizes, corner. Arrow holes for hinges for bolts No. 10. We collect and tighten the details. With the help of the low, we measure the angle to which the hatch will be opened and reveal the design to the desired angle. On the rectangle, select the area overlapped with the resulting angle, and cut the jigsaw.

Cut the superior from the metal strips and curly them at the ends. Now the corner can be stroke in the required position.

Next, we make a similar element in the mirror version. For this, each pair of details is fixed on the clamps. A hole is drilled in which the bolt is inserted. Next will be drilled by the second hole. The billets are twisted with two bolts and are flushed along the length. In this way all elements are created.

The obtained mechanisms are mounted to the lid. The manufactured design is hanging on the hatch.

Now we will make the manufacture of sections. Their sizes will be: the first - 90% of the hatch length, the second - 90% of the first, the third - the length of the march of the staircase minus the first two days.

We need 15 pounds. m. Boards (10 x 3 cm). We place them according to the calculations, the aging corner of the march is transferred. The testers are mounted in a mirror way, it must be taken into account by marking and drilling. At the points of connection parts of the stairs are made holes - in the mirror image through one.

According to the calculated sizes of sections, cut the boards on the theettes. Using a file process holes. Cut the steps. All elements are grinding, chamfer twists. Next, using the chisel, according to the stamps, we make cutting the grooves under the step.

Each part of the design is tightened with self-drawers using joinery glue.

From metal strips 2 cm wide make loops. We should have four strips with a length of 16 cm and four - 12 cm long. The paws are welded, in which the hole 0.8 cm is previously drilled. The length of the short strips with the legs must be compared with long. Now we have eight elements with an equal length, on four of them a step. Twisting mechanisms with bolts.

Now we carry out the overall assembly of the stair march on the hinges made.

For fastening the design to the hatch cover, we do not recommend using self-tapping screws. To do this, we need bolts - they are more reliable. Having finished the assembly, we carry out the test. If everything happens and adjust the mechanism is not required, remove the stairs to produce staining. For processing, lacquer and aerosol paint for metal are recommended.

Currently, each developer is trying to maximize the use of the entire available area of \u200b\u200bhis home. However, it is almost impossible to climb the attic without a staircase. An attic staircase with her own hands is the best option for safe lifting in the attic.

The ladder for the attic can be located both indoors and outside. Of course, when the staircase is located inside, it is much more convenient to use - it is not necessary to go frost in winter or mock in the fall in the fall.

There are several types of attic stairs, namely:

• folding;
• stationary;
• portable.

Stationary stairs with railings and wide marches are the most convenient, but their use is limited due to the impossibility of operation in small areas.

Portable staircases are used mainly as a temporary option and serve to access the premises that are rarely operated. The main minus of such a staircase is low security.

Folding attic stairs are middle link between stationary and portable. For convenience, they are almost not inferior to stationary, but occupy significantly less space. Safety is significantly superior to portable structures.

The choice in favor of this or that type depends on several factors:

• the area of \u200b\u200bthe room where the staircase will be located;
• assignments of the attic room;
• possible angle of inclination.

Standard dimensions

There are a number of standards that the attic staircase must match:

• the optimal march width must be about 65-110 cm;
• the height should not exceed 3.5 m. This is due not only to the fact that the stiffness of the structure is significantly reduced, but also so that the fall from such a height may entail serious injuries;
• the number of steps usually should not exceed 15;
• between the steps it is customary to make a distance of about 19 cm;
• the thickness of the steps is usually 18-22 mm;
• the standard angle of inclination is 60-75 degrees. The little angle requires a lot of space, and large - dangerous during operation;
• the folding staircase must withstand 150 kg of load;
• steps should be installed parallel to the floor and they must not be slippery.

Manufacturing process

Making an attic staircase with their own hands is not so difficult, as it may seem at first glance. Of course such beauty, which industrial models you do not achieve, but it is worth trying. Drawings of the attic stairs with their own hands that can be done, you can just find on our website.

Luke - the basis of any attic staircase

You can make a hatch with your own hands, applying the following materials:

• bars 50 × 50 mm;
• plywood.

The order of work is as follows:

• we are determined with the place and dimensions of the future hatch;

Note!
To the overall dimensions of the hatch should be added to 7-8 mm so that the lid closes easily and without a screens.

• cut the bar on 4 parts of the required sizes;
• drink at the ends of the BRUSEV grooves;
• lubricate the grooves with glue and connect the bars, reinforce the connection site by self-draws;

• so that the diagonal does not leave, screw the brazers;
• fasten the faeer;
• trying on the hatch in the opening;
• to close the hatch, we cut the latch into the cover;
• for opening a hatch, we will use the handle that is inserted into the hole and presses the latch.

Required tools and materials

For independent manufacture of the ladder in the attic, you must necessarily have the entire list:

• wood hacksaw;
• pistol with mounting foam;
• a set of screwdrivers or a screwdriver with a bits set;

• a variety of self-tapping screws, anchor;
• roulette;
• card loops;
• bruks with a thickness of 20-30 mm.

These are only the main tools that will be needed for self-making, if there is already a ready-made peeper wooden staircase with a 30 cm long, which is necessary to the level of the opening.

Simple design

As an example, consider how to make an attic staircase with your own hands.

The instruction will allow to understand the principle of work:

• on the finished solid staircase from the tree, we fix 2 bars in width, on the bottom and top parts. Moreover, the upper bar is fastened with a loop, and the bottom harness is rigidly;
• we saw the staircase into 2 parts. Measuring 2/3 of length. The upper part will be longer, lower short;
• to give hardness diagonally fix 2 rails;
• we connect both parts of the staircase loop;
• with the help of anchors, fix the top bar under the hatch;

• so that the lower part is not revealed, it is enshrined with a crochet. The loop is located on the Kosoo above the sip.
• the finished staircase for the attic is pressed against the wall surface and fixed.

The main disadvantage that this design of an attic staircase has its appearance and what can be seen on all fasteners and bars. However, even such a staircase in the attic with their own hands created will significantly simplify difficulties with lifting and descent from the attic room.

Foldable design on assets

For the manufacture of the design, several stages should be performed:

• we divide the full height of 3 parts. The first part will correspond to the sizes of the hatch, the second is slightly smaller, and the third will cover the remaining distance to the floor;

• measure the angle of the hatch with the help of a little;
• we carry the angle on the boards, thereby noting the steps;
• at the place of the future hinge between the sections, drill holes;
• grind all the face;
• we saw the boards in those places where the hinge will be put;
• cut and grind the steps;
• under the steps we make small recesses in the assets;
• we insert the steps into the excavation, planting them on the glue and fastens with self-draws;
• we connect the sections with special loops. To do this, be sure to place the sections on the smooth surface;

Note!
Perform work at a height is recommended with a partner.
It will not only help avoid injury, but will also significantly speed up the whole process!

The price of a staircase made with their own hands is significantly lower than the price of the factory structure, so if the financial question is sharp - be sure to try to do everything yourself.

Output

The acquisition of the finished staircase in the attic is the easiest option, however, if you have the necessary tools and initial skills, it is not at all difficult to make it yourself. In the video presented in this article, you will find additional information on this topic.