Feb 21 2015 even if your attic is well insulated the folding stairs that provides access can be a major source of heat loss.
How to insulate attic drop down access stairs.
Begin by checking to see if the attic stairs close tightly then apply self adhesive foam weather stripping around the perimeter where the plywood door meets the frame except on the hinge end.
Insulate add insulation to the exterior of the plywood box.
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Assemble the sides of the box with metallic duct tape.
Most pull down attic stairs are leaky and poorly insulated.
At least 4 of foil faced polyisocyanurate should be glued to the box though 6 or 8 isn t uncommon.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
Position the box over the stair opening in the attic.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
Before we can get to fixing the entire hatch however let s close the cracks around the hatch itself.
You can remove the stairs and replace them with a smaller hatch.
Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs.
Of rigid foam should have weatherstripping and should be equipped with two latches that draw the hatch tightly closed.
Our smartattic insulation kit seals the entry access and helps to improve the havc efficiency.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
The hatch should be insulated with at least 6 in.
Once the opening has been sealed it can be further insulated by building a foam box in the attic to enclose the stairs.
Attic access door is the weakest link in most homes.
Several companies sell prefacbricated foam or fabric enclosures or tents designed to reduce air leaks and heat loss at attic stairs.
Attach the foam box to the.
To insulate fold down attic stairs.
Watch this video to see how to make an insulating cover from foam board to insulate the stairs leading to your attic.
The draft cap attic stair insulator.
Since with attic insulation we gun for a pretty high standard at least r 49 the coffin insulation should match.
Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.
Most drop down stairs are covered on the bottom by a thin piece of plywood.