Decide whether your door will have attached stairs or not.
Install attic access door.
This step is necessary regardless of whether you re expanding an existing hatchway or creating new attic access.
Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
If you have an attic access panel in your ceiling and are concerned about heat loss don t despair.
Attic door or access panel installation costs.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
Tip 1 choose the right type of attic access door.
This creates an insulated attic access door.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
Then secure the pillow with the duct tape.
Then cut out the rough opening with a drywall saw.
Install a folding ladder for easy access to the attic.
How to expand a trapdoor for installing stairs begin a trapdoor construction process by framing out the trapdoor opening to make space for the stairs.
Things needed studfinder tape measure drywall saw circular saw 3 inch nails joist hangers 1 1 2 inch 10d joist hanger nails 2 inch by 4 inch or 2 inch by 6 inch lumber boards 1 4 inch plywood glue 1 1 2 inch screws rigid insulation foam.
Some kits do not include the panel that covers the entrance to the attic.
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.
Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way.