Connect the four 2 by 4 inch boards in a square pattern.
No access to attic crawl space.
You can use boards longer than 24 inches if desired.
Screw in two 3 inch self tapping wood screws into the ends of each board to connect one board to the other.
While i m sure there s a manual out there somewhere on the subject in my 28 years i haven t found one.
If it applies to energy auditors and raters too that could really be difficult because many times they go into a house on their own.
This is a big deal and has the potential to add significant cost to air sealing insulating crawl space encapsulation and all those things we do in confined spaces.
In attics with appliances the access hole is still a minimum of 22 by 30 inches.
Taking the update class from an instructor that had face to face contact with those writing the manual stated if you cannot readily observe just note it and explain why.
I d consider destroying the vent cover if necessary replacing it from outside later.
So just based on my experience and what i teach my guys here s 5 golden rules of crawling around an attic.
You don t want a panel.
If fha wanted you to crawl through the attic and crawl space they should have stated it plain and simple.
Not only to do your work but also so you can move safely.
How to get attic access in a manufactured house.
You have to be able to see.
If a crawl area is literally inaccessible because there are only a few inches between the floor framing and the crawl space surface no one can enter it.
If there are crawl space vents it may be possible to remove the vent screen to permit a partial view into the crawl space but it s not easy.
Crawl space vent covers were typically installed and secured from inside the foundation wall during construction.
Toxic black mold can attack any porous or organic materials in a damp attic crawl space.
In addition the appliance needs to be located so that there is a clear passageway from the crawl hole to the.
This means the ducts must be inside the structure and enclosed by drywall.
You stated the townhouse has no attic crawl space or basement.