Don t cut into any rafters.
Hole into roof space.
Mark the hole with chalk and set your saw depth to cut through the shingles and the roof sheathing only.
A roof s primary purpose is to protect the interior of a building by keeping out the elements and a roof can t stave off the weather if it s riddled with holes.
Locate an area centered between the two joists and cut a 6 to 8 inch diameter hole using a keyhole saw.
Insert your manhole frame into the hole.
Use screws to secure the frame in place.
In the majority of cases the animals that find their way into the roof space will be rodents and this is particularly a problem during mating season when the females are looking for a dark and warm location where they can safely give birth to their young.
Make sure it is nice and snug.
Locate the top of the hole about 15 in.
The minimum size for an attic s access.
Raccoons can enter your attic through loose shingles and or openings the roof and eaves.
Cut a hole in the roof.
If rats get a whiff of attic air they ll chew the hole open wider.
Finish off by inserting the cover panel.
There are many species of wasps and while some are not.
The last thing a homeowner wants to find in his attic is a wasp s nest.
Bats can get in and out of an attic through a hole that is less than half an inch.
Below the peak of the roof.
How to seal the hole in the roof where the wasps are getting in.
Attic access panels serve as an important safety and convenience feature in the home.
Then drill a pilot hole through the frame into the timber roof beams.
Remove the cut section of drywall to create an inspection hole and reach into the hole.
The best tactic for dealing with squirrels is to prevent them from getting into your house in the first place.
Each time you drill into your roof.
On the right side we see a rat trying to get into a ground level crawl space vent.
Remove the exclusion door and seal the main entry hole with steel mesh.
Traps in the attic rarely work.
Cut a square hole in the roof the same size as the hole in the base of the vent you re installing.
These openings not only allow mechanical and electrical contractors to.