How To Insulate Attic Ladder Door

Cut out two pieces of rigid foam board that are 1 4 inch smaller than the hatch so homeowners can slide the attic access panel open easily.

How to insulate attic ladder door.

Apply weather stripping to the perimeter of opening not the attic door cover. Add fiberglass or rigid foam. Use spray foam to air seal these. In the case of a knee wall door insulate the walls.

Continue to sealing air leaks. To insulate an attic hatch you need weather stripping rigid foam board and fiberglass batt insulation. Position the box over the stair opening in the attic. First install foam weather stripping on the inside of the trim or directly onto the hatch.

For additional details and images download the seal and insulate diy guide pdf 12 8 mb. Weather stripping is easy to apply because it is self adhesive. The latch should lay flush against the frame. If you have pull down attic stairs or an attic door these should be sealed in a similar manner.

Hinge the lid to the box on one side with metallic tape. This creates an insulated attic access door. Affix foam insulation to. Start by measuring the dimensions of the opening.

This video will show you the best way to insulate your pull down attic stairs. 1 tube caulking optional be sure to use foil tape since regular duct tape won t hold up to the heat in the attic. From inside the attic check for any openings holes or fenestrations into the knee wall surrounding area. There are different ways to accomplish this.

Inspect the weatherstripping gaskets around the attic hatch opening. How to seal knee wall doors. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife. Assemble the sides of the box with metallic duct tape.

2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping. Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic. Check for air leaks and wood stops. Pre made insulated attic stair covers are also available from local home improvement centers or on the web.

Apply weather stripping to the door to create a seal. This ensures a tight seal between the door and the opening. Treat the attic door like a door to the outside. Attach the foam box to the floor with metallic tape.

Build a fiberglass pillow stack insulation batts on top of the duct tape so they extend about 1 in. Then secure the pillow with the duct tape. Step 1 apply weather stripping. And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.

Forget those flimsy insulated tents this is sturdy and no leaks. Weatherstrip the edges and put a piece of rigid foam board insulation on the back of the door.