Using a stud finder mark your joists.
Diy attic access panel.
Stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in.
If you have an attic access panel in your ceiling and are concerned about heat loss don t despair.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
You ll notice in the pictures below that now you.
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.
A simple how to video on making a drywall access panel from drywall.
How to make an attic access door.
You ll notice in the photo below that interior door jamb stock does not have any kind of weather stripping in.
Often the access is in an out of the way place like a closet.
This creates an insulated attic access door.
Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
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.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
Then secure the pillow with the duct tape.
Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
How to make a scuttle attic a k a.