How to open up access into your attic space for inspection and or insulation.
Build attic access panel.
Here in canada our minimum attic insulation requirement is r 40 that s a metric u value of 0 142 if you re in europe or actually using the units we re supposed to be in canada.
Not sure why we did this probably because we knew that creating the small attic access door was easy.
Adding an access panel to your attic is usually not difficult.
Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws.
Install a gasket around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering.
Move a stud finder across your ceiling to locate the joists.
Anyways since we had to create the small attic access panel again i thought to take photos of the process so i could share the process with you.
Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage.
Step 1 select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
Before installing the attic access hatch you will want to insulate the backside of it before putting everything in place.
For either option you ll need to cut a hole in the ceiling for attic.