Insulating Attic Access Stairs

Available in 1 standard size to fit most attic stairwell openings.

Insulating attic access stairs.

Several companies sell prefacbricated foam or fabric enclosures or tents designed to reduce air leaks and heat loss at attic stairs. To insulate fold down attic stairs. Cut sides and top from sheets of 3 4 foam board with a utility knife. And the height the stairs protrude above the attic floor.

Measure the size and height of the stairs from the attic. 2 x 17 roll foam tape weather stripping. To see if the insulation solution moves or falls out in any way. 1 2 x 30 roll foil duct tape.

1 x 4 x 8 sheet rigid foam board. 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. 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.

Pull down the attic access stairs walk around near the opening etc. Watch this video for an inexpensive diy way to insulate attic stairs and make your home more energy efficient. If so reinstall as necessary until the solution is securely in place. Test out how your insulation sealing fix behaves once the attic access door area is put under normal use.

Products designed to seal or insulate attic stairs. Insulator is comprised of a durable pink fiberglas insulation and tough highly reflective foil. Also to find out where your home might be losing energy consider conducting an energy audit.