Enlarging Attic Access

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.

Enlarging attic access.

Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic. It is recommended to have a professional design and do the construction for this remodeling project unless you have substantial experience in this area. If you see the attached image the dotted lines are where the enlarged opening will be. 1 inspect the room to decide the most convenient location for the attic stairs for a new stair installation or enlarge a.

Yes there are potential structural issues you may face but they aren t insurmountable. Cutting and framing the space is actually the simplest portion of the job. This will involve cutting 2 of the joists or whatever they re called. Use long nails to nail an outline next to joists where ceiling material will need to be cut away.

Do not cut through a double beam in the attic since these are support beams for the entire house. Yes a larger access opening to the attic is a viable option. 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. And yes this is a do it yourself project.

We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo. Cut one rafter with a handsaw to allow space for you to crawl up into the attic. The nails will show where the joists lie in the attic. I plan to put joist hangers at all the circled areas.