Enlarging Attic Access

Use long nails to nail an outline next to joists where ceiling material will need to be cut away.

Enlarging attic access.

I plan to put joist hangers at all the circled areas. The nails will show where the joists lie in the attic. Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic. And yes this is a do it yourself project.

It is recommended to have a professional design and do the construction for this remodeling project unless you have substantial experience in this area. We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo. Remodel the roof as needed to increase the attic ceiling height by removing the old roof changing the angle of the new roof and installing rafters joists sheathing and shingles. With your access hole created follow the below instructions to create your loft hatch.

1 inspect the room to decide the most convenient location for the attic stairs for a new stair installation or enlarge a. This will involve cutting 2 of the joists or whatever they re called. Cutting and framing the space is actually the simplest portion of the job. Use a drill and suitable drill bit to create enough holes in one of the corners to allow you to insert a saw and cut along the lines that you have marked out.

We want to enlarge the opening and put in some pull down stairs to make getting into the attic easier. Using a pencil mark the edges of any joists on the ceiling this will then create your access hole. Yes a larger access opening to the attic is a viable option. Do not cut through a double beam in the attic since these are support beams for the entire house.