So anyways we had an attic access panel when we moved in.
Building an attic access panel.
The attic access door is often the name used to describe push up type access panels knee wall doors or any type of entry point into the attic space.
Take a look at our fire rated draft stop drop in flush installation recessed drywall inlay and gypsum panels now.
A ceiling attic access door provides easy access for maintenance repairs or other purposes.
When we started renovating the kitchen we had asbestos removal and drywall installed.
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.
One of the highly recommended products is ceiling and attic access door and panel.
We had the contractors just drywall over the original attic access panel.
Insulate the cover with rigid foam that is glued in place or batt insulation that is mechanically fastened e g with wires and screws.
The most common of these is the push up type panel that is simply drywall or plywood held in place by simple wood trims.
We have these specialty doors at access doors and panels designed to be installed easily.