You will simply set your access hatch on top of that drywall centre it in the space by shimming between its backside and the framing wherever your screws will be and then fastening it into place.
How to build attic access panel.
Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
There are holes in the walls of my master bedroom that provide access to the attic.
Here s how to create access panels to fill in those holes and make them b.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
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It is very important that you detail your attic access hatch properly here with caulking.
First determine the size and location of the access panel and lay out the top and bottom edges of the panel lightly on the drywall.
Most panels don t need to be more than the width of a typical framing bay 14 1 2 in and if you re lucky enough to have the mixing valve fall conveniently between two studs the inner edges of the stud bay will make the outside edges of your panel.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
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A simple how to video on making a drywall access panel from drywall.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
Using a stud finder mark your joists.