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.
How to frame an attic access opening.
Cut off the electricity and determine where wiring and plumbing pipes run in the area.
8 drive a 1 5 8 inch drywall screw.
Work from a stable a frame ladder and use a.
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The measurements should be within 1 8 inch to be considered square see figure 13.
Gently tap into plaster.
How to open up an attic access step 1.
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.
Framing an attic opening.
The frame for the rough opening requires four sides.
Remove ceiling materials keeping a large waste can nearby.
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Use a narrow.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
How to make an attic access door.
Cut one rafter with a.