Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
Closet to stairway to attic.
Its an insignificant space i just took a rough measurement of the closet total run.
4 feet 4 inches inside stud to inside stud and a total rise.
This is the landing this window is below and left of the dormer.
Cut out attic access opening photo by karim shamsi basha.
Sep 11 2020 explore catherine brennan s board stairs to attic on pinterest.
Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way.
We ve finally come to the conclusion to use the spare room s closet as the space for a staircase to the attic.
Upstairs you end in a hallway and a foot to your left is a 5 x 5 landing with a 2 x 2 linen closet on one end of it seemingly just hanging above the stairs.
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.
7 feet 6 inches floor to finished ceiling.
Depending upon your previous means of access you may need to replace your attic stairs.
I think the linen closet is a place holder for attic stairs given the economic use of space in the whole house.