I want to make a hole in a plasterboard ceiling
to get access to the roof-space in my one-storey cottage.
I have found that the joists are 1 foot apart,
and am thinking of making the hole a little under 2 feet square,
which would mean cutting one joist.
and putting 2 cross-pieces to hold the joist.

Is this a job I can do myself? Or should I get a builder.
I'm reasonably handy.

Any advice or suggestions gratefully received.


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Timothy Murphy
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