How to make a scuttle attic a k a.
Diy attic access panel.
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.
This creates an insulated attic access door.
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.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
Stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in.
For some unknown reason attic access doors in older homes are usually through a small scuttle hole cut in the ceiling.
Using a stud finder mark your joists.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
Often the access is in an out of the way place like a closet.
Use a narrow.
Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
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.
You ll notice in the photo below that interior door jamb stock does not have any kind of weather stripping in.
If you have an attic access panel in your ceiling and are concerned about heat loss don t despair.
Purchase some 2 4 interior door jamb stock from your local building supply centre or any shop that supplies.
Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
Then secure the pillow with the duct tape.