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What exactly do you mean doubke the joists? Its a skinny hallway. Less than 40 inches wide. I think its 34" wide. I was surprised the joints werent on top if a wall. Thanks for the reply. I guess im fine, makes sense that the hall walls woukd be load bearing.

So, i am looking at installing an attic opening in my hallway. Right now, we have a very small one in a closet. I have a very good idea how to do it. I am going to follow the guidelines from this website: http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/enlarging_loft_hatch.htm I have one wirry though...

Hi, I'm new here. So...... I actually don't have a house....yet, but the wife and I are looking around. We found one that we really like and its going to need some work. The work isn't really the problem. The house is located in a flood plane, the 0.2% flood plane rather than the 100 year 1%...