Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
How to build an attic access panel.
How to make an attic access door.
Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
Using a stud finder mark your joists.
It is very important that you detail your attic access hatch properly here with caulking.
Most panels don t need to be more than the width of a typical framing bay 14 1 2 in and if you re lucky enough to have the mixing valve fall conveniently between two studs the inner edges of the stud bay will make the outside edges of your panel.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
As can be seen in the picture the hatch frame s bottom edge is caulked to the drywall edge.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
If you guys have any questions about any of the products that i used or any of the procedures used to make this access panel let me know in the comments belo.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
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First determine the size and location of the access panel and lay out the top and bottom edges of the panel lightly on the drywall.
Use a narrow.