You ll notice in the photo below that interior door jamb stock does not have any kind of weather stripping in.
How to make a new attic access.
Install an attic ladder.
A lone lightbulb will suffice.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
Functional and safe access is key.
Here are a few tips for creating an easy to use attic in your own home.
You ll notice in the pictures below that now you.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
Purchase some 2 4 interior door jamb stock from your local building supply centre or any shop that supplies.
You ll get ease of access through the larger hole and you won t have to drag a stepladder into the house to store and retrieve your stuff from the attic.
Mark each joist location with a pencil.
This is wide enough for a panel.
Move a stud finder across your ceiling to locate the joists.
How to make a scuttle attic a k a.
It doesn t have to be anything special.
Your joists should be 16 to 24 inches on center.
Install lighting in the attic.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.