Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
How to make a new attic access.
It doesn t have to be anything special.
You ll notice in the photo below that interior door jamb stock does not have any kind of weather stripping in.
Mark each joist location with a pencil.
How to make a scuttle attic a k a.
Using a stud finder mark your joists.
Functional and safe access is key.
Your joists should be 16 to 24 inches on center.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
Purchase some 2 4 interior door jamb stock from your local building supply centre or any shop that supplies.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
If you don t have it you re less likely to tap into hidden storage potential.
Install an attic ladder.
Install lighting in the attic.
This is wide enough for a panel.
Here are a few tips for creating an easy to use attic in your own home.
You ll get ease of access through the larger hole and you won t have to drag a stepladder into the house to store and retrieve your stuff from the attic.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.