And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.
Insulating attic access stairs.
This easy to install insulator closes the insulation gap created by attic stair access helping to reduce energy costs year round.
Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit.
To insulate fold down attic stairs.
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 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board.
The battic door attic stairs cover.
Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening.
1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape.
Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs.
To see if the insulation solution moves or falls out in any way.
Available in 1 standard size to fit most attic stairwell openings.
Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient.
1 tube caulking optional be sure to use foil tape since regular duct tape won t hold up to the heat in the attic.
If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place.
Insulator is comprised of a durable pink fiberglas insulation and tough highly reflective foil.
Test out how your insulation sealing fix behaves once the attic access door area is put under normal use.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.
The draft cap attic stair insulator.