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.
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.
The battic door attic stairs cover.
Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife.
Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs.
And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.
If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place.
1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape.
Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit.
The draft cap attic stair insulator.
Several companies sell prefacbricated foam or fabric enclosures or tents designed to reduce air leaks and heat loss at attic 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.
1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board.
Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient.
Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening.
Pull down the attic access stairs walk around near the opening etc.
Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic.
2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping.