It s also adjustable meaning it can fit most doors.
Insulate the attic door.
When the attic access is sealed and insulated heat transfer between conditioned and unconditioned parts of the home is further prevented.
After you have replaced the weatherstripping you ll want to cut a piece of fiberglass or rigid foam board to size and nail or glue it on the back of the hatch door.
This improves energy efficiency and results in lowered heating and cooling costs for homeowners.
Attic hatch scuttle hole the attic hatch or scuttle hole is a removable panel in the dry walled ceiling located in a closet or hallway.
Add foam insulation tape around the edges to seal the perimeter where it rests in the access hole.
With a utility knife cut out two sections of rigid foam board to the appropriate size.
This will make opening and closing the attic door much easier.
This eco friendly insulator has a wide range of advanced features that will prevent heat from entering your living space.
They should be 1 4 inch smaller than the attic door cover.
Add fiberglass or rigid foam board to back of hatch.
Then add insulation batting to form a pillow and wrap it up like a birthday present as shown.
You can purchase pre cut attic door insulation material at your local home improvement store or online.
Glue the two sections of foam board together and then onto the inside of the attic door.
Final review of sealing and insulating your attic access.
Affix foam insulation to the attic side of the door.
To insulate an attic hatch you need weather stripping rigid foam board and fiberglass batt insulation.
Staple long pieces of duct tape sticky side up onto the attic scuttle door.