[derek2561]

Hey there,
I'm trying to make our home more energy efficient. There is an attic hatch roughly 23 x 29 that is not used as we have a second one. I'm trying to figure out the best way to do this. Should I cut back the existing drywall to expose half of the rough ins and screw in my new drywall into this? Or should I screw in new rough ins around the existing ones on all four sides and screw in the dry wall to these?

Thanks,
Derek

[joypulv]

I'd leave it as is, and make an insulation blanket to put above it, using a large trash bag and some fiberglass. That's what I did for my folding attic staircase, except I used a cheap tarp for a much bigger blanket.
You never know when you might find that hatch handier than the other one.

[ma0641]

Just sister 2x4 to the existing ones and add one in the middle. Then drywall over the hole and finish. Make sure to insulate the fill on piece.

[creahands]

Joypulz,s way is the easiest and will give you excess if you want it in the future.

Chuck