Remove the panel cover from its frame using a pen knife or screwdriver to pry at one of the slots.
Install attic access panel.
This creates an insulated attic access door.
Stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in.
In order to get your boxes into your attic you ll need to create an attic access panel or perhaps install an attic ladder.
Glue the plywood to the back of the drywall piece.
Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
The cost to install a standard 24 by 54 inch plywood access door is approximately 36.
Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way.
If you have an attic access panel in your ceiling and are concerned about heat loss don t despair.
Set the frame into the square hole and press firmly to spread the caulk sticking it to the wall.
Install a gasket around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering.
This step is necessary regardless of whether you re expanding an existing hatchway or creating new attic access.
Then cut out the rough opening with a drywall saw.
Some kits do not include the panel that covers the entrance to the attic.
Insert this access panel into the.
Install the access panel.
Apply a bead of acrylic latex caulk along the back of the frame going all the way around to leave about bead.
For either option you ll need to cut a hole in the ceiling for attic.
If this is the case the project total will increase depending on the type of wood used.
Cut two rectangular pieces of rigid insulation foam and glue them one over the other to the top of the plywood.
Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws.