Adding Attic Access
A few older homes have attic access through a door on an exterior wall.
Adding attic access. Move a stud finder across your ceiling to locate the joists. If you don t have it you re less likely to tap into hidden storage potential. It doesn t have to be anything special. Continue reading below our video of the day.
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. 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. The push up panels comprise of a square or rectangular piece of ceiling drywall glued to a piece of plywood that rests on. Install lighting in the attic.
A lone lightbulb will suffice. Here are a few tips for creating an easy to use attic in your own home. Adding an access panel to your attic is usually not difficult. Step 1 select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.