Currently the only attic access a framed opening with a loose fit piece of drywall is inside my wife s walk in closet.
Moving attic access.
I m planning on some extensive attic projects so i d like to move the access point to a politically favorable location.
Move a stud finder across your ceiling to locate the joists.
Los angeles attic remodeling.
You can move to a new place you can add on to your existing house or you can renovate a space in your current home that isn t being used to its fullest.
Mark each joist location with a pencil.
Your joists should be 16 to 24 inches on center.
Make sure not to block access to the space behind the knee wall.
The attic door s handle is easily reached with a pole which came included with the telescopic ladder to pull the door open and pull the ladder down.
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.
It s so much better than the black hole we had before.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
When not in use the pole is stored in the closet at the end of the hallway.
Attic with child s wardrobe closet recessed into the knee wall.
The new attic access is barely noticeable.
Knee wall door hidden but accessible behind attic closet hanging sections.
1973 house in san diego.
Install an attic ladder.