Enlarging Attic Access

In this diy ceiling hatch project we explain how to make your loft hatch bigger including strengthening timbers when enlarging or installing a loft hatch to prevent any weakening of the roof or supporting structural timbers.

Enlarging attic access.

Whether you already have an existing cavity in your roof or need to create a new one t. For some unknown reason attic access doors in older homes are usually through a small scuttle hole cut in the ceiling. Coming down is even more adventurous especially with an armful of boxes. Any homeowner can find lots of usable living or storage space in most attics.

We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo. Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic. Hi all firstly i hope you ve all had a nice christmas. How to enlarge a loft access hole.

Diy ceiling hatch how to enlarge a loft hatch or install a new loft hatch. Enlarging an attic opening so i currently have an attic opening that s just a 2 x 2 or so square with a push up panel that acts as the door. Or create an opening in the ceiling or enlarge one already in place. We started with a cute little opening of 16 x 24 and to give ourselves the opportunity to utilize the storage space available up there and to put the new hvac compressor unit up there we needed an opening of at least 24 x 30.

Make the most of all of that space in your roof with an attic ladder. A loft hatch is very useful as it allows access to the roof space from within the house most hatches are small and often need replacing with a larger one especially if you are going to fit a loft ladder. We want to enlarge the opening and put in some pull down stairs to make getting into the attic easier. To get into the attic you must climb a stepladder then hoist yourself up through the hole a simple task if you happen to be tarzan or a champion gymnast.

Install a unit of pre made pull down stairs. We ll show you how to enlarge an existing hatchway to create a bigger entrance to the space or create new access. For a couple of different reasons we re in need of a larger attic access than we got with this house. However the attic must have an access before you review ways to use that space.