Watch as builders license institute instructor rodger peck shows you how to assemble and install an attic access.
How to frame an attic access door.
Use a narrow.
Sand them down until they are smooth.
Cut them down until they are a few millimeters shorter than the size of the hole.
Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
If there are any spaces in your hole which the door cannot fill you will need to cut extra lumber to fill them.
How to make an attic access door.
This creates an insulated attic access door.
Then secure the pillow with the duct tape.
Step 3 build the frame.
Stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in.
Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
Purchase some 2 4 interior door jamb stock from your local building supply centre or any shop that supplies doors for homes.
If you have an attic access panel in your ceiling and are concerned about heat loss don t despair.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
You will need several pieces of lumber of suitable length.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
This generally comes in 7 lengths and you will need three pieces of it for a standard sized attic access hatch.