Here is a roundup of the items we used to create our attic access.
Build attic access.
Step 1 decide where you want your assess ladder.
Your joists should be 16 to 24 inches on center.
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Not sure why we did this probably because we knew that creating the small attic access door was easy.
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 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.
We build install attic stairs straight stairs cable railing spiral stairs and more.
Install an attic ladder.
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.
Pick the type of attic access ladder you need or want based on where you decide to place the ladder.
Mark each joist location with a pencil.
This generally comes in 7 lengths and you will need three pieces of it for a standard sized attic access hatch.
Purchase some 2 4 interior door jamb stock from your local building supply centre or any shop that supplies doors for homes.
We had the contractors just drywall over the original attic access panel.
This is wide enough for a panel.