Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
Diy attic access panel.
A simple how to video on making a drywall access panel from drywall.
For some unknown reason attic access doors in older homes are usually through a small scuttle hole cut in the ceiling.
If you have an attic access panel in your ceiling and are concerned about heat loss don t despair.
Stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
How to make a scuttle attic a k a.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
Using a stud finder mark your joists.
Often the access is in an out of the way place like a closet.
You ll notice in the pictures below that now you.
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.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
This creates an insulated attic access door.
Use a narrow.
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.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
Purchase some 2 4 interior door jamb stock from your local building supply centre or any shop that supplies.
How to make an attic access door.