Build Attic Access Panel
Adding an access panel to your attic is usually not difficult.
Build attic access panel. Anyways since we had to create the small attic access panel again i thought to take photos of the process so i could share the process with you. How to open up access into your attic space for inspection and or insulation. Move a stud finder across your ceiling to locate the joists. We had the contractors just drywall over the original attic access panel.
In order to get your boxes into your attic you ll need to create an attic access panel or perhaps install an attic ladder. For either option you ll need to cut a hole in the ceiling for attic. Not sure why we did this probably because we knew that creating the small attic access door was easy. Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage.
Step 1 select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic. Install a gasket around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering. Before installing the attic access hatch you will want to insulate the backside of it before putting everything in place.