How to make a scuttle attic a k a.
Making an attic access door.
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.
Installing an attic access door can be quite easy however there are several things you do need to do or avoid to make sure your new door is safe and secure.
A pair of adjustable springs prevents the door from opening too quickly.
To keep the door from swinging through to the attic we installed door stop trim around the jamb.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
Use a narrow.
Line the rim on top of the trim pieces.
Using a stud finder mark your joists.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
Tip 1 choose the right type of attic access door.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
We added self adhering weather seal tape to the underside door side of the door stop to insulate the opening and increase energy efficiency.
Decide whether your door will have attached stairs or not.
How to make an attic access door.