For the past 6 years that we’ve been living here our daughters room has been blasting hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter. The reason why is because she has an attic door in her closet wall that lets you reach the first floor attic space. And by door I mean a piece of crud left over 1/2″ plywood board with a plastic handle in its center held in place by scrap trim work. Don’t take my word for it see for your self below in the condensation buildup.
I really wanted to build something special but didn't want to spend to much on it. Instead of building a real door I decided on using two pieces of scrap plywood and making a fake door facade.
I really wanted to build something special but didn't want to spend to much on it. Instead of building a real door I decided on using two pieces of scrap plywood and making a fake door facade.
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The first thing I did was sketch out my ideas, buy some wood and setup my “wood working” area. You don't need a whole lot of fancy tools really. Just a chop saw, an pneumatic nail gun helps (not even a framing nail gun just trim is good) and assorted hand tools. I also have a dremel multimax that I'm going to use for hinges and probably the slot for the lock bolt.
So at this point I’ve decided I’m going to use some 3/4″ scrap plywood and buy some cheap poplar wood to use for the box and the faux door panels. I ended up only buying about 18″ of 1×4 poplar. So my plan of attack is basically very simple:
1. Build a box to fit in my measurements
2. Build door, stuff in box
3. Stuff completed door in attic hole
So at this point I’ve decided I’m going to use some 3/4″ scrap plywood and buy some cheap poplar wood to use for the box and the faux door panels. I ended up only buying about 18″ of 1×4 poplar. So my plan of attack is basically very simple:
1. Build a box to fit in my measurements
2. Build door, stuff in box
3. Stuff completed door in attic hole
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I think that with two 3/4" sheets of plywood I might not have to do anything more. Fingers crossed. :)
that said, I like the look of it, and that's half the point :)
Of course that's because I used hinges left over from turning a door into a pocket door so if you were using other ones you might be able to do it. or maybe even cut out the center and replace it with foam.
The whole project was under $30....half the price was the skeleton lock :)
PS, Ghost Adventures is WAY better
My approach was somewhat inspired by service panels noted on ships my marine engineering dad once served on,& allows panel removal as needed. A smaller one suits simple storage, while removing several (& placing them away from the work area) gives totally clear access. Check pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/113235065280579741262/AtticAccess
This particular attic has VERY tight ergonomics, making swinging doors a liability. The room's 4 such hideaway areas are instead lift off/out panels, & are a real feature of the magical space !
"A magical land called Attica where the righteous pink fiberglassians battle the evil brown mouse poopians in eternal struggle for the first floor dominion. Or as I call it the first floor attic."
but yeah i'm always worried i'm going to wake up and find her in there some morning. :)
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