How To Frame An Attic Access Opening
The frame for the rough opening requires four sides.
How to frame an attic access opening. Drive a pair of 2 1 2 inch wood screws through each joist and into each of the boards to hold them in place and create a wood frame around the attic access hole. Creating easier access to attic a diy sfgate. July 15 2018 by zamira leave a comment. Cut off the electricity and determine where wiring and plumbing pipes run in the area.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic. 8 drive a 1 5 8 inch drywall screw. The headers make up two of those sides. How to make an attic access door.
Cut one rafter with a. Framing an attic opening. How to open up an attic access step 1. Gently tap into plaster.
Use a narrow. If your ceiling joists are spaced so that they make up the other two sides of the rough opening check the opening for squareness by measuring across the diagonals. The measurements should be within 1 8 inch to be considered square see figure 13. Work from a stable a frame ladder and use a.