Enlarging Attic Access

And yes this is a do it yourself project.

Enlarging attic access.

If you see the attached image the dotted lines are where the enlarged opening will be. Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic. With your access hole created follow the below instructions to create your loft hatch. 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.

It is recommended to have a professional design and do the construction for this remodeling project unless you have substantial experience in this area. Cut one rafter with a handsaw to allow space for you to crawl up into the attic. Use long nails to nail an outline next to joists where ceiling material will need to be cut away. I plan to put joist hangers at all the circled areas.

Using a pencil mark the edges of any joists on the ceiling this will then create your access hole. 1 inspect the room to decide the most convenient location for the attic stairs for a new stair installation or enlarge a. 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. This will involve cutting 2 of the joists or whatever they re called.

Do not cut through a double beam in the attic since these are support beams for the entire house. Cutting and framing the space is actually the simplest portion of the job. The nails will show where the joists lie in the attic. Yes a larger access opening to the attic is a viable option.