The 2012 international residential code requires an attic access opening for attics with an area greater than 30 square feet and a vertical height in excess of 30 inches.
Opening to roof from attic.
A roofer will from the attic mark a spot near the ridge of the roof he may first use nails from the attic to mark preferred spots between two rafters.
If the attic space is going to be conditioned either for living or mechanical purposes or if a home design calls for a vaulted ceiling provision r806 3 in the international residential code calls for the roof deck above the space to be vented continuously from the eave to the ridge.
The rough framed opening.
Do not cut through a double beam in the attic since these are support beams for the entire house.
Your actual living space is sealed.
Cut one rafter with a handsaw to allow space for you to crawl up into the attic.
If there are asphalt shingles on your roof the attic must be ventilated to comply with the terms of the.
The nails will show where the joists lie in the attic.
Don t avoid ventilating your attic for fear you re letting cold air into the house.
Use long nails to nail an outline next to joists where ceiling material will need to be cut away.