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.
Build attic access panel.
Not sure why we did this probably because we knew that creating the small attic access door was easy.
Move a stud finder across your ceiling to locate the joists.
How to open up access into your attic space for inspection and or insulation.
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.
Install a gasket around attic access openings to air seal between the opening and the panel covering.
Air seal attic access panels and drop down stairs to minimize air leakage.
In order to get your boxes into your attic you ll need to create an attic access panel or perhaps install an attic ladder.
We had the contractors just drywall over the original attic access panel.
For either option you ll need to cut a hole in the ceiling for attic.
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.