After that screw it in place using the 2 inch deck screws.
Installing attic walkway.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
Attic furnace walkway platform attic furnace installation must comply with you local mechanical code or imc international mechanical code if such was adopted in your area.
How to make a catwalk in the attic.
The following are attic furnace installation requirements based on 2009 irc and 2009 imc the codes refer to it as appliances in attics.
Cut either 2 by 4 inch or 2 by 6 inch lumber into lengths that match the width of the plywood.
The lumber should be wide enough to extend above.
Cut the 5 8 inch plywood sheets to create gussets.
A 4 foot long plywood strip will need at least 8 screws on it.
We normally recommend that you place plywood over the top of the rafters creating a walkway to the a c and in that area only lay in one or two layers of unfaced fiberglass blanket on top of the plywood walkway and around the ac unit itself.
The intent is to lay down the boards and the ends should attach to a ceiling rafter.
Apply construction adhesive on one side and place it on the horizontal chord.
These gussets should run from the bottom of the chord to.
The first plank is placed at the entrance of the attic walkway on the first horizontal chord.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
Attic furnace access passageway and platform attic furnace passageway and.