Attic Access Through Garage
In some buildings the attic staircase leads to an attic that s been converted to a loft area.
Attic access through garage. We have entered a few attics in pre world war ii houses in gainesville through a access panel in the gable end so it was allowed at one time. Some newer houses also have outside attic access through a porch or garage ceiling and we consulted jerry peck a code expert and retired building inspector for the reason gable end access is no longer done. Because of this a set of pull down attic stairs is the best way to reach the attic. Many attics are not big enough to be accessible with a full set of stairs nor is there the space in many homes for a full staircase.
Some very old homes have attic access only through a removable vent panel at a gable end wall of the roof. Another type of attic access is the attic staircase. Attic stairs provide the most convenient and sensible way to access attic space above your home. Contact lowe s today to help with installing attic ladders or.
Also the access may a small door the wall of an upper story room or high in the wall between the garage and house. This staircase is built into the side of a room or hallway and leads to a large finished or unfinished roof attic space. In some cases the attic stairs may access what s known as a frog or a finished room that s located over a garage. So stop worrying about how to install an attic ladder and let lowe s coordinate your attic stairs installation.
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