Using a stud finder mark your joists.
Making an attic access door.
Line the rim on top of the trim pieces.
To keep the door from swinging through to the attic we installed door stop trim around the jamb.
How to make a scuttle attic a k a.
Covers how to select a location find studs measure and cut a hole install tr.
Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
Decide whether your door will have attached stairs or not.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
We added self adhering weather seal tape to the underside door side of the door stop to insulate the opening and increase energy efficiency.
Tip 1 choose the right type of attic access door.
Use a narrow.
How to open up access into your attic space for inspection and or insulation.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
An attic access door is a large break in your home s thermal envelope meaning you will loose heat or cool air through it unless you insulate it further.
A pair of adjustable springs prevents the door from opening too quickly.