Title: How to Cut an Inspection Hole in a Wall • Ron Hazelton
Headings: How to Cut an Inspection Hole in a Wall
How to Cut an Inspection Hole in a Wall
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Content: Using smooth, even strokes, saw along one of the vertical sides. At the bottom, pull the blade most of the way out, twist it 90 degrees, and begin cutting the next side. Repeat the process on the remaining sides, making sure to maintain the bevel by keeping the saw at a 45-degree angle. Before you cut along the final side, mark the top of the square you are cutting with an arrow inside the square, so you can orient the piece correctly later. A benefit of the bevel is that it will prevent the piece from falling into the wall when it's time to push it back into place. Now you can peek inside the wall and see if there's anything that would prevent you from proceeding with the planned opening. If there is something in the wall that you'd rather address later, or if you decide to make a larger opening somewhere else, no problem! To close up the hole, first apply joint compound to the sides of the opening and the edges of the piece you cut out. When the patch is pressed into place, excess joint compound will squeeze out on the back side of the wall. When this dries, it will help to hold the piece in place.