A frame homes especially older ones can be difficult to insulate because many times there is not much space between the roof and the ceiling.
Crawl on a frame in attic.
This is so that cables can run straight up inside a wall all the way from the crawl space or basement to the attic.
I ve certainly done my time there.
Here s how to create access panels to fill in those holes and make them b.
Drive a pair of 2 1 2 inch wood screws through each joist and into each of the boards to hold them in place and create a wood frame around the attic access hole.
The 5 golden rules of crawling around an attic.
So with as much time we as an industry.
Posted on december 6 2012 by the bug doctor.
The primary consideration here is access though the walls to the attic and crawl space.
Hold the insulation on the back from the front reach in the hole with a marker make the circle then cut the hole.
A lot of my friends hang out there too.
Part of any pest control techs sales persons job is to get into attics.
Whether inspecting treating setting traps pest proofing or just being a nice guy and brining down some christmas stuff it s what we do.
Who among us doesn t love spending time in crawl spaces and attics.
In a 2 story home the choice is even more difficult as we try to find a location with a common wall.
8 drive a 1 5 8 inch drywall screw.
All too often people discover that the a frame home they purchased has inadequate insulation or worse yet none at all.