Insulating Attic Access Stairs

Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.

Insulating attic access stairs.

Test out how your insulation sealing fix behaves once the attic access door area is put under normal use. 1 tube caulking optional be sure to use foil tape since regular duct tape won t hold up to the heat in the attic. To insulate fold down attic stairs. To see if the insulation solution moves or falls out in any way.

1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board. Pull down the attic access stairs walk around near the opening etc. The battic door attic stairs cover. Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs.

Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife. Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient. Insulator is comprised of a durable pink fiberglas insulation and tough highly reflective foil. If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place.

And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor. Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit. 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. Several companies sell prefacbricated foam or fabric enclosures or tents designed to reduce air leaks and heat loss at attic stairs.

This easy to install insulator closes the insulation gap created by attic stair access helping to reduce energy costs year round. Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening. 2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.