Insulating Attic Access Stairs

And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.

Insulating attic access stairs.

If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place. Test out how your insulation sealing fix behaves once the attic access door area is put under normal use. 1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board. Available in 1 standard size to fit most attic stairwell openings.

To insulate fold down attic stairs. Several companies sell prefacbricated foam or fabric enclosures or tents designed to reduce air leaks and heat loss at attic stairs. 1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape. Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient.

Whether the attic access is an attic hatch pull down stairs or a knee wall door you should install insulation with the proper r value for your climate based on the department of energy s recommendations. 1 tube caulking optional be sure to use foil tape since regular duct tape won t hold up to the heat in the attic. Pull down the attic access stairs walk around near the opening etc. 2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.

The battic door attic stairs cover. The draft cap attic stair insulator. Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.

Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit. Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic. To see if the insulation solution moves or falls out in any way.