Installing An Attic Hatch

Fitting a loft trap for easy roof attic access do you need to install a loft trap or hatch in your ceiling.

Installing an attic hatch.

Whether you already have an existing cavity in your roof or need to create a new one t. If you re installing pull down attic stairs for the first time you ll likely need to cut the hole yourself. Lowe s will coordinate your attic ladder installation service to remove your old attic ladder handle your new attic stair installation and haul away the old unit. These new wood stops provide a larger area for attaching new weatherstripping.

So when the hatch is lowered the insulation just sits above the surrounding insulation or joists. In the first part of this guide to installing your own attic hatch and ladder you measured and cut through the opening removed insulation and then cut through the inside wood to make the gap you need the next step is making the frame for your hatch and installing the ladder. The door hatch should close all the way pressing down on the gasket to create a full seal. This one manufactured by battic door maintains the house s air barrier.

Make the most of all of that space in your roof with an attic ladder. A well designed and installed ceiling hatch will be easy to open and close securely. If your home already has an access hatch and you re only adding a ladder you can skip to the next step for instructions on how to install a ladder. If the attic hatch rests on the molding you should add 2 1 2 inch stops around the entire opening.

An attic hatch can be a serious air leak. They also give you an easy area to add hook fasteners if needed. It will also be draft proof and not compromise the strength of the ceiling or roof structure above. The hatch is available in several versions depending on the required amount of insulation in the attic.